On the opposite side of the spectrum is praising God in the middle of nothingness. In words of Job, "Will I accept good from the Lord and Not evil?". He is the Lord of both the feast and the famine. Our relationship with God should not be solely based on His benefits (Psalm 103). We are Christians not because God can make us rich, give us a happy life, or so that we can always have peace; but because we are in total and utter dependance of Him. Outside of Him there is no life at all.
I have some good friend that just lost his job yesterday. Wow. How hard that must be in this time. But God is in control. I know that he will provide, but they have to walk out process right now... Its real life stuff. Its a great example of an opportunity to praise in famine. In conclusion, I will quote the words of King David, "Never once have I seen the righteous forsaken!".
TNT...