When everything is going well in our lives, it can be easy to praise God. We sing with gratitude when we receive the promotion we prayed for, when someone we love receives healing, or when our circumstances align just as we hoped. What about when we have broken hearts and low spirits? Is it possible to find a song of praise during our deepest pain as we experience loss, disappointment, uncertainty, and even betrayal?

Years ago, I visited the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. As I stood in line on that hot summer day, a quiet anticipation built within me. This was more than a historical site. It was a sacred place that echoed the greatest victory ever won. As I ducked my head to step inside, the quietness of the tomb captivated me. For a moment, I imagined what it must have been like when they placed Jesus’ body there. The sorrow of His followers, the weight of sin Jesus bore, and the silence of death—all these things filled that moment...