One Christian music artist, Micah Tyler, performed a song about praising and thanking God during every situation and circumstance in life: the good, the bad and the in-between.
Life is an experience full of ups and downs. Yes, instances will occur that are cause for happiness and celebration. On the other hand, there will be times that are grief-stricken and full of heartache. However, through everything, God is still the same God. He is still at work, in charge and has all things under His control. He is also worthy of praise during the good and not-so-good times.
Micah Tyler, in the official video for his song “Praise the Lord,” not only sings about but also hilariously demonstrates praising God throughout the bad times. In the song’s opening chorus, he states why he is so joyful and praises the Lord even during trying times.
“I remember when a long-lost sinner
Met a good, good God
I remember when my heart was broken
But now it’s not”
After being transformed by God’s love, mercy and grace, Micah appears to have an unending and unceasing joy. As the video so hilariously illustrates, none of life’s troubles will change his outlook. He has found the one true and real source of joy.
Even during a less-than-optimal visit to the dentist, Micah is overwhelmingly cheerful and happy. When one of his front teeth is extracted and lands on the floor, he’s more than thrilled because, as he sings, God changed his life and has not stopped.
In the video, Micah maintains his joy and sunny disposition when he drops his food on the floor, has his own personal storm cloud and experiences car trouble.
But his toughest test in the video comes when he visits the always distressing DMV. Despite the long, slow-moving line and the unhelpful government worker, Micah remains upbeat and joyful because of God’s work in his life.
Yes, Micah’s video is an exaggeration. No one is that happy after experiencing so much negativity in one day. But regardless, God remains the same, through the good and bad. He is worthy of all praise!
1 Thessalonians 5:16 “Have joy at all times.”