Dear Friends,
Ever just get angry at the world and want to blame God for all the troubles that you are experiencing? It’s ok. God understands and can handle it. However, the Bible says to thank God for all things–even difficult times. It could be just turning your focus to what blessings are in your life rather than the trials. Be blessed as you give thanks to God for all things, even trials! Love, Scott
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Thank Me for the very things that are troubling you. You are on the brink of rebellion, precariously close to shaking your fist in My Face. You are tempted to indulge in just a little complaining about My treatment of you. But once you step over that line, torrents of rage and self pity can sweep you away. The best protection against this indulgence is thanksgiving. It is impossible to thank Me and curse Me at the same time.
Thanking Me for trials will feel awkward and contrived at first, but if you persist, your thankful words, prayed in faith, will eventually make a difference in your heart. Thankfulness awakens you to My Presence, which overshadows all your problems.
Psalm 116:17 NKJV 17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.
Philippians 4:4-6 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young