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Psalm 44 Depression Oh, Pooh! David wisely refused to lie down and die. He deliberately fanned the flame of hope with praise, singing and dancing. "But", you say, "I don't feel like dancing." So what, is it better to feel like you do right now or to get up and dance, sing, and praise the Lord? Feelings like huge rockslides need to be blasted away by force. David refused to wait and let the mood pass. He took charge of his emotions. Praise is powerful. It is active and deliberate. It changes the way your feel no matter what your present circumstances. Praise the Lord anyhow -- the louder, the more animated, the happier, the better! The ball is in your court. What are you going to do with it? I suggest you get your stereo out, or you Ipod or CD player and put on some of your rowdiest songs and dance to the music. I know you don't feel like it - that's the point! To get out of that dull feeling you've got to bust out. So, bust out in praise and dance. You'll be glad you did. A couple of weeks ago I was at my daughter-in-law's house visiting. She has a Willie Nelson CD that is filled with what I would call "happy hill belly songs. Now I don't care for Willie Nelson at all but before long I was stompin' my feet and one was so energetic I got up in the kitchen and did a jig with my grandkids. Man, that was fun and invigorating. I couldn't help myself. It was infectious. Happiness is contagious, so is depression. You can choose today where to park your camper, next to the dump, or on the dance floor. New King James Bible, Bible Gateway Index Our Devotional Index