A Prayer to Be Grateful for the Little Issues in Life
By Vivian Bricker
Bible Studying
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for that is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Originally of this yr, I made a purpose to begin noticing the little issues in life. This was for the aim of bringing again pleasure, hope, and creativity in my life. I used to be severely depressed at the start of the yr and it was laborious for me to even depart the home. I did not need to get off the bed, and I actually didn’t have the bandwidth to even discover the little beauties that have been throughout me. Sadly, the darkness of winter has a method of constructing my melancholy worse. Possibly you will have additionally observed the identical factor in your personal life. Know that whereas that is widespread, we do not have to permit melancholy to proceed to smash our winters. By stopping and fascinated about the small beauties of the world and the blessings of God, we will really feel somewhat little bit of this darkness raise from our hearts.
All through this yr, I’ve paid extra consideration to the fantastic thing about the blue sky, the crisp air, and the altering colours of the sundown. All these items have introduced me again to the ft of Jesus. None of these items would exist with out Him. They’re a continuing reminder of the grace of our Lord and the love He has for us. After I get down, I take into consideration these items. Sure, life may be draining and terrible at occasions, however Jesus remains to be with us. As believers, we’re simply passing by means of; we is not going to keep on this fallen world endlessly. There’ll come a day when all sin will probably be eradicated and together with it, sickness, ache, and dying. Inside the New Heaven and New Earth, none of these items will ever cross our minds ever once more (Revelation 21:4). As we’re awaiting at the present time, we have to have hope.
To construct upon hope, we will begin being grateful for the little issues in life as a result of they finally level us again to God. God restores our hearts and minds together with his love. Our Bible passage as we speak comes from the Apostle Paul, and he says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for that is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). By placing Paul’s teachings into motion, we’ll start to be pleased about the little issues. Possibly life isn’t going precisely as we wish it to go, however God’s lovely plans are nonetheless unraveling in our lives. Issues will get higher as a result of God is in management. Even if you’re having a tough time discovering something to be pleased about, you’ll be able to be pleased about God. He’s our Almighty, Fantastic God, and He’s additionally our dearly liked pal.
Consider some methods you can begin noticing the little issues in life this week—and be pleased about them. With time, thankfulness will change into second nature for you. You’ll reward and provides because of our beloved God above. Even when days are laborious, you’ll know that God loves you.
Let’s pray:
Pricey God, I’ve struggled with thankfulness for a very long time. Generally it will probably really feel as if there’s nothing to be pleased about. Please assist me to begin being grateful for the little issues in life and to offer You thanks due to these items. Each lovely factor on this earth was created by You. You might be wonderful and I give You thanks as we speak. Amen.
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