Have been facing a really tough time at work now.. A friend is facing a similar situation and we're trying not to lament over the situations that are not working out, and instead, to really give thanks for the things that God has brought us through and for things that He will be working through..
Here's the consolidated list of things to give thanks for in our lives:
1. For Jesus and His works on the cross
2. For the Birds and the bees
3.For friends
4. For air-conditioning
5. For the sun that shines faithfully everyday
6. For clients
7. For God's faithfulness in our lives
8. For this is the day that the Lord has made
Been reading this book called "God is closer than you think" by John Ortberg.. i like the way he describes good days as rainbow days.. and how rainbow days are a gift from God.. Life does get tough, but God is still able to send us rainbows along the way and makes all things look better at the end of the day.
Thank God for rainbow days!!!
mintan posted on Aug 22, 2006
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JollyBeans said on Aug 22, 2006....
Hello mintan,
The Bible says in everything give thanks. Even so, we all know that it is easier said than done. While on earth, I guess we can never fully comprehend why God allows us through a particular difficult situation, I guess it helps to know that God will go through those times with us... "He will never leave you nor forsake you..." He will walk with you through every situation. Yes, continue to give thanks - I can see that you are taking things in stride.
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Tulip said on Aug 22, 2006....
Hello Min,
It is comforting to know that GOD sends us messages of his Love through friends, strangers, through His words, from Nature - like the rainbow you written.
Indeed, there are many things to give thanks for. Giving thanks to Him sets within us an understanding that HE is still Sovereign over all things and He is in charge of your life.
Even when in times we don't seems to understand why or how things turn out to be - trust HIS heart.
The Apostle Paul was able to REJOICE despite the challenging circumstances that he had experience because his eyes and mind are on things of eternal value.
Thanksgiving helps us to set ones heart and mind on things of eternal value.
Take care.
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