Psalms 149:5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people.
Now, to the strictly rational mind, it may seem as if the logical thing to do is try not to tick satan off. But if we were to go that route, then the victories which attended the heroes of faith may evade us. Therefore, the right thing to do, and the only thing to do is for us to protect our praise, meaning, that whatsoever may be our lot in this life, and whatever may come our way, let us try by the grace of God to keep our praises to Him intact.
Definite, and pertinent instructions are therefore given in the Bible for us to achieve this end, and as we study the counsels given, let us ask God to keep our faces lifted to the skies. The up and down experiences will not last forever, for we are pilgrims heading to a better world, where these circumstances will be things of the past. Instruction [1] Remember, and call to mind all of the good things and deliverances God has done for us in times past, for it’s the song of our experience that is the catalyst for praise, especially when you’re being tried.
Where possible, the Christian should have a diary or some means of preserving, for reference purposes, God’s dealings with us. Whenever this is done, and if you were to pull the files when tempted and tried, your mind will be greatly refreshed and much better prepared to deal with the current issues.
Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!