Thankfulness is not the result of good circumstances...

Thankfulness is not the result of good circumstances... ever think of that before? When life is getting us down... it is usually the time when we turn to God, rely on Him, and absorb His presence. Take a look around you right now... look at what you have-- most of you probably have your health, a roof over your head, food in your cupboards, and people in your life that love & care about you. If you are reading this in the midst of a crisis- with your finaces, your children, your health, your relationships, or just life in general- maybe you are thinking "Surely God would not expect me to be thankful at a time like this?" James 1:2 says, " When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy..." God has given us the gift of salvation by grace through faith. So, what we deserve is hell, and what we get is heaven. If we never recieve another gift from God-- we all need to be thankful for that!!

What if God met our needs to the same extent we give Him our lives?
What if God decided to treat us the same way we treat him?

What if God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we did not follow him today?


"O Lord, help us to be thankful that you do not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities." Psalm 103:10

Life is a gift to be lived-- I have learned through some pretty tough circumstances, that trials and tribulations only make you stronger, smarter, and more equipped to be a vessel for Him!  As I was reading my devotional this morning, I prayed that God use me for good, even if it meant I needed to be broken first... (which is how I have been feeling lately)
 
I encourage you today to live as if it was your last. Do something for someone else. Tell someone how much you love them. Talk to your Savior as your best friend.

Remember these words from Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."


"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever." Psalm 118:1
With Patience and Trust...