Benjamin William Hastings with Blessing Offor “That’s the Thing About Praise” Share Worthy Song

Some songs feel like they were written in the middle of a worship service. Others feel like they were written in the middle of a storm. That’s the Thing About Praise is both. Benjamin William Hastings and Blessing Offor don’t just sing about praise as a concept — they sing about it as a lifeline, the kind you grab when the waves are higher than your head.

The song was born out of the paradox every believer eventually faces: praise isn’t always the overflow of joy; sometimes it’s the choice you make when joy feels far away. Hastings’ raw, poetic honesty meets Offor’s soulful conviction, and together they remind us that praise isn’t about pretending everything’s fine — it’s about declaring God’s goodness even when nothing feels fine.

I’ve learned that lesson in my own journey. There have been seasons where the last thing I felt like doing was lifting my hands or singing a word. But it was in those moments — when I chose to praise anyway — that I discovered something deeper. Psalm 34:1 says, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” That’s not a call to fake it; it’s a call to anchor yourself in the unchanging character of God when everything else is shifting.

The beauty of this song is that it doesn’t shy away from the cost of that choice. It acknowledges the tears, the questions, the ache — and then points to the truth that praise has a way of breaking chains we didn’t even know were there. Acts 16:25‑26 tells the story: “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God… and suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken.” Their circumstances didn’t change before they praised — their praise became the catalyst for change.

That’s the thing about praise — it’s not just a response to victory, it’s a weapon in the battle. It shifts the atmosphere, not because of the volume of our voices, but because of the One we’re lifting them to.

So if you’re in a place where praise feels costly, don’t wait for the storm to pass. Start now. Sing through the tears. Declare His goodness in the middle of the questions. You might just find that the very act of praising Him becomes the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

Benjamin William Hastings’ stirring collaboration with Blessing Offor, “That’s the Thing About Praise,” from the That’s The Thing About Praise (Extended Play), is a soul-deep reminder that worship isn’t just for the mountaintop moments — it’s for the valleys too. With rich vocals and raw honesty, the song declares that even when life doesn’t go our way, praise is still our most powerful response. Add this anthem to your collection or send it to someone walking through a storm — grab your copy [here on Amazon]. Every purchase supports Benjamin William Hastings’ ministry and helps us keep sharing songs that lift weary hearts and glorify God in every season.

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