Hard Fought Hallelujah

I love the song, 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' by Brandon Lake. When I listen to this song I am reminded of all the storms that God has brought me through. The worst storm of all was losing my daughter. Praise and worship are our defense and meant to encourage and uplift us as we praise and worship a holy God. When your heart feels crushed and you think you're life is in a million pieces it can be hard finding that place from within where praise comes from. You may have to fake it to begin with and get loud and have an ugly face and tears, ripping through the pain looking for something good. But keep bringing to mind all the other things God has brought you and your loved ones through.  Think about how his mercy is renewed daily for our benefit.  Think about his grace that he's covered is with. Think about how he must have felt when the exact opposite of his love and will for us, when the powers of principalities and darkness, nailed his son to the cross. Think about the pride he must have felt when his son gave his life to destroy death and the damnation we were destined for until Jesus GAVE his life to give us salvation, eternal life, and sonship rights. Jesus holds the keys to death. In Christ, we are no longer condemned but reborn as son's and daughters of God. My daughter's spirit is in the bosom of my heavenly Father. Her spirit is free to worship and praise our Father and bask in his light. We always have something to be thankful for and happy about. Keep fighting for your praise. It will come!

Written by: Lisa C