1st Thessalonians 5:18 NLT
Yesterday, I mentioned watching The Hiding Place again. I bring it up today, because the very first time I watched it, I was not actively pursuing a relationship with Christ, yet it made such an impact and had a great influence on my future walk with God.
I remember the scene of the two sisters talking about our Promise for Today - being thankful in all things - and the one declaring she would not be thankful for the lice in their bed in the death camp - only to find out shortly after her declaration that the reason the female prisoners in their particular building were not accosted was because the guards were afraid of getting lice, too. For weeks, I remember thinking about being thankful IN all things... It began a life-long journey of learning to make that choice even in the worst of times.
I believe if we choose to give thanks in all circumstances, it allows God to take it, anoint it and pour it out, causing seeds of beauty and grace to bloom a little further down the road. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, after much prayer, my bottom-line decision was to journal about it in the hope of helping someone else along the way. And there have been several that page* has helped. In fact, just this week, while promoting a blood drive in our office complex, someone responded as a first-time donor and mentioned it was because her mother had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. An opened door. An opportunity to show love. And the exciting part to me is this woman does not YET have a relationship with the Lord. I asked if she and her mother had a support system - neighbors, church family, etc. Her mother had joined a church recently, and she is now thinking about it...
Giving thanks IN all things - an eternal, life-changing opportunity - because I've been there. I again proclaim Psalm 118:17 KJV, I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
I believe if we choose to give thanks in all circumstances, it allows God to take it, anoint it and pour it out, causing seeds of beauty and grace to bloom a little further down the road. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, after much prayer, my bottom-line decision was to journal about it in the hope of helping someone else along the way. And there have been several that page* has helped. In fact, just this week, while promoting a blood drive in our office complex, someone responded as a first-time donor and mentioned it was because her mother had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. An opened door. An opportunity to show love. And the exciting part to me is this woman does not YET have a relationship with the Lord. I asked if she and her mother had a support system - neighbors, church family, etc. Her mother had joined a church recently, and she is now thinking about it...
Giving thanks IN all things - an eternal, life-changing opportunity - because I've been there. I again proclaim Psalm 118:17 KJV, I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for Your perfect love and perfect plan for our lives. Thank You for allowing us to be a part of Your perfect orchestration of intersected lives. You are so good! Keep us ever mindful to have grateful hearts, O God. Use us for Your glory - In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.*(https://www.facebook.com/dontbesuchaboob/)
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