When You Feel Defeated, Praise God First

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You have the job and the nice place, and part of your life still feels like a loss. Here is how to stop feeling defeated. In Psalm 63, David is hiding in the wilderness from his own son, and he still thirsts for God and praises before anything changes. Pastor Kaloma Smith says victory starts when you admit you're powerless and begin to praise God before the breakthrough comes. In this sermon, Pastor Kaloma Smith of UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto, California preaches on Psalm 63 and shows how David held on to God while Absalom held the throne. He preached it in 2022 during a series on the Psalms. Questions this sermon answers How do you stop feeling defeated? Pastor Smith says to start by admitting you are powerless, because letting go of control frees you from so much anxiety. Why praise God before a prayer is answered? He says praising in advance is a mark of faith that trusts what God will do next. What was happening when David wrote Psalm 63? Pastor Smith follows scholars who link it to David fleeing his son Absalom, years after David had become king. How specific should my prayers be? He says to bring God the real person and the real situation, the way a child goes to a parent, instead of only asking for patience to get through. Scripture: Psalm 63 Chapters 0:00 From defeated to victorious 0:30 Psalm 63 and speaking victory over your life 5:07 When the world feels uncertain 6:54 David running from Absalom 13:32 Admit you're powerless and thirst for God 21:20 Praise God before the victory comes 30:07 Pray specific prayers for victory Join us Sundays at 10 AM PT, 3549 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or live at youtube.com/@uamez Plan your visit: uamez.com Instagram: instagram.com/uamezchurch Facebook: facebook.com/uamezchurch #UAMEZChurch #FeelingDefeated #Psalm63