How can I be thankful even in the tough times?
Don't worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:6
No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
I can honestly say that I am thankful even in the tough times, though at times there are tears shed! I may feel hurt, but never alone in tough times. I think about how He would want me to reflect Him in all that I do or say - even in the tough times. It helps to have gone through tough times, prepares you to face other tough times with a different perspective. I think God wants us to share our testimonies, to help others know and understand that there is Light even when all we can see with our eyes is darkness. Being rooted and grounded in prayer and faith and love, and knowing that Jesus paid it all - for me - helps me to continually give thanks.
ReplyDeleteAs I read you comment the verse from 1 Corinthians 4:16 came to mind. "Therefore I urge you, imitate me." Paul went through a lot in his life yet he was always willing to share the Gospel and his testimony to any one that was willing to listen.
ReplyDeleteAs we go through life and have these experiences, both up and down, it is in preparation of what God has next for us.
To me, prayer is so important to all of us. We need to be covered all the time. I thank God for friends like you, that keep me in your daily prayers.
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