Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
This is a hard time of year for some people.
Maybe getting together with family isn’t a joyful time for some, but they feel obligated to go because it’s a holiday.
It might be the first holiday without a loved one, or there has been a separation and this is not the year that they get to be with their children.
To some, Thanksgiving is just a day on the calendar.
To others it is the one time a year they get to see their families.
But for others, Thanksgiving is a day where anxiety is the main course.
Giving thanks in all circumstances can be a personal challenge because there are many circumstances that just hurt.
It is hard to give thanks for all the things, but let’s see if this helps:
Be thankful for your home, no matter how cluttered or what condition it is in – many are homeless.
Be thankful for food – many are hungry.
Be thankful for warm blankets and clothing – many are cold.
Be thankful for friends and family – many are alone.
Be thankful for pets – many have never known unconditional love.
Be thankful for courage – many live in fear.
Be thankful for freedom – many have died for your rights.
Be thankful for your car – many must walk miles every day, no matter the weather.
Be thankful for children – many have been taken.
Be thankful for police, firemen, and EMTS – they are working while you enjoy your day.
Be thankful for the military – many will not be with their family and friends this year.
Be thankful for education – many don’t have the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for your faith – many are persecuted for their beliefs.
Be thankful for this message – many can’t read.
Be thankful for the Christmas music that grates on your nerves after hearing the same song 1,000 times – many can’t hear.
Be thankful for your job – many are unable to find employment.
Be thankful for laughter – many know only pain and sorrow.
The more thankful we are, the more we find to be thankful for.
We give thanks in all circumstances because we belong to Jesus.
When you give thanks for everything, you’ll be surprised at how your outlook changes.
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