1 Thessalonians 5:18 says Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. This is something that I recalled from scripture as I think about my present circumstance in life. I may not be so blessed financially like others and I am having a hard time making both ends meet in the family. As I lay down in my bed with my thoughts lifted up to the Lord and just being honest with him, I ask him. Why does life has to be so hard, my Lord? I didn't get a burning bush answer but instead I was reminded to give thanks in all circumstances. That was loud and clear enough for me to hear. We always thank the Lord for every good blessing that comes along our way even for small things; but when was the last time we thanked him for the bad things? Sounds difficult huh? It is!
Saying thank you God in the midst of difficult situations is acknowledging his greatness over everything. To be thankful in grief, in need, in sickness is to fully trust him that he is there no matter what and that somehow, things will be okay. This is a hard concept I have to admit but nevertheless, it is a commandment and we must follow if we claim that we trust God. I like the idea that God welcomes our honesty, that we can pour out our feelings, our frustrations, our deepest hurts and longings towards him and that he is there to listen. This is what I found my self doing earlier as I cry out to the Lord. My life, just like everyone else is filled with pain and grief in every form. You know what? I feel better after casting my burdens on him. My problems are still there, my circumstances hasn't changed yet but I feel better knowing that a loving Father, a loving God is there for me. They say that pain is there to mold us and I have to agree that that is true.
Again, when was the last time we were thankful to the Lord for the not so good things that are happening in our lives? it's been a while for me, that much I have to admit. I tend to complain and pout like a little child when things don't go my way. Today the Lord has reminded me; to thank him is to trust him. He is teaching me and reminding me that in this world we will always have trouble but to take heart cause he has overcome the world. All that he asks from you and me is to thank him in every circumstances. God knows your name, He knows our every thought, He sees each tear that falls and hears you when you call.
