“O give thanks unto the Lord, for
He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.” (1 Chronicles 16:34)
How can we keep an attitude of gratitude with God? First, He
is faithful, just, compassionate, and nothing happens without God’s permission,
no matter the person, governing power, or Satan himself, which may cause you to
wonder about God’s allowances. Though it’s humanly impossible to understand
God’s higher thoughts and ways, believe His Word. He is always at work for His
children, those who love and obey Him. Recall His blessings. Thanksgiving
honors God; it’s our duty: “In everything give thanks: for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Second, because we sometimes tend to be self-sufficient, God
allows difficulties to come our way to garner our attention. Other times, we
are the culprits causing the problems, or the world hurls its evils. Regardless
of trouble’s origin, God knows about it and has rule over it. If you yield to His
authority when He allows hardships, your faith has an opportunity to increase.
You will discover that perseverance through trials produces a trustworthy
character with a confident hope in God’s love (Romans 5:3–4). During and after
the ordeal, you can gratefully thank the Lord for carrying you through. We have
a good and faithful Father—He is Almighty God; honor Him with due gratitude.
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