Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Does anyone else

need to be reminded as I do?

If often takes me awhile to give in,

to give thanks in a difficult situation.

In hindsight, I can readily see

that God was at work, and I can

offer genuine thanks from my heart.

But in the midst of a hard time,

a challenge? A roadblock?

Well, I need His mercy and grace

to lift my eyes from circumstances

that may be confusing; lift my eyes up 

to our loving Father who is in control.

"For believers aiming to be set apart

and made more like Christ,

every circumstance becomes an

opportunity to rejoice and give thanks,

having access to the Father through

prayer while waiting to understand

their circumstances."

(Beholding and Becoming,

Ruth Chou Simons)

Thank You, Lord, for Your patient

love and grace, enabling us to see

You at work today, giving us joy

in the process, in the present -

all for Your Glory, and our good.

The Lord says,

I will guide you along

the best pathway for your life.

I will advise you

and watch over you.

(Psalm 32:8)