Happy Thanksgiving!
There is an air of love and peace in being thankful; giving thanks in the hardest of situations can turn the bleak and cold a little warmer. It can take the fear and turn it to hope. It can turn pain into a promise and perspective back into a proper view.
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NLT “Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Be thankful in all circumstances; that sounds impossible. What if the circumstances are dire, painful, heart wrenching, fearful, lost, or losing, what then? How can I be thankful?
You can be thankful you have the Holy Spirit to guide you, to fill you with the peace that only comes from above. You can be grateful for the fresh air you breathe every moment. You can be thankful because God will take every situation we get ourselves into and work it out for our good.
You can be thankful for your freedom of speech and opinion—the privilege to serve our Lord and the prerogative to proclaim that we do. You can be thankful that he knows your needs better than you do and is already working on your behalf.
Each morning I begin my day by thanking him for safety as I slept, my fireplace that warms my toes, His word that starts my day, and the cup of coffee we share.
Being thankful doesn’t always feel comfortable when you are hurting but keep it simple. “Lord, I am thankful that I never walk alone. I am thankful that in any situation, I have you, which means I have Hope.”
Hope, that’s more than enough to be thankful for right there. I am thankful for you who take the time to share the words the Lord supplies daily. I pray you are warm and know wherever you are, you are loved and not alone. Be blessed today, and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 