Always worthy of praise

This week has been super rough.  When I go through hard times like this, I find it so easy to question God.  "Why me God?  Why this?  Do I really deserve this?"  Truth is, I deserve death.  If not for Christ, I would not be here.  And does not God, as my all-knowing Creator, know just what I need?  My only thought ought to be, "God, if You are glorified through this pain, then I will bear this cross."  I love this quote that reminds me that God wants my trust and praise at all times, not just when it is easy:

Is He worthy of praise only when His acts please you? His chosen way for you is always good and perfect and best. He is evermore worthy of thanksgiving and praise, even in the darkest times. Your trust in the dark so pleases your Heavenly Father. Your praise in pain honors Him.

J. White