Praise That Refuses to Lie

May 24, 2026    Nate Schaefer

What gets loudest in your storm?


In this message from our Upside Down Kingdom series, we explore Psalms 13 and 42 and discover that biblical praise is not pretending everything is okay. Real praise tells the truth about pain while refusing to abandon the truth about God.


When life gets difficult, we all face a choice. Will fear, anxiety, disappointment, and offense become the thunder in our storm? Or will we choose gratitude, truth, worship, and hope?


In this message you'll discover:

• Why praise is more than a feeling

• How David handled seasons of discouragement

• The difference between questioning where God is and questioning who God is

• Why many people leave prayer too early

• How to choose truth over emotions in difficult seasons


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