' In everything, give thanks '
A short and simple phrase, yet it is one of those phrases which is a totally different ball game when it comes to applying it. In this past month, i have been hearing the words, "give thanks", "be thankful" and "be grateful" from various people and i do not believe in coincidences. So, how are we suppose to be truly thankful when the circumstances around seems to be against us? and is it even possible to be grateful when things just don't seem to go our way?
The short answer is : Yes, it is possible.
God certainly did not ask us to give thanks for everything that is happening in our lives as many of the trials we face are consequences of our disobedience. But indeed, we should be thankful in all situations for He has already given us the greatest gift, which is the gift of salvation! He has also given us more blessings than we could ask for and if only we would just pause to count them (which i doubt we ever could finish counting) would we realise how much we actually have.
I think the question now is, how can we not be thankful when we have so much? That we as sinners are blessed with undeserved favour from Him whom we have failed so so many times. The trials and hardships may come but one thing for sure is that His mercies are new every morning and His love is unfailing. For that reason, i am thankful. :)
Thank you for letting me know that you are always there for me
even though i fail you time and time again.
Thank you for helping me through this month even though
at times i feel like giving up or letting go.
Truly all glory, honour and praise belongs to you alone.
Thank you, Jesus.
Have a thankful day today!
Good bye, February 2009 :)
picture : credits to vivien lobster
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