Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances might be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].
-1 Thess. 5:18
The past ten days have been rough on my family. My daughter Abigail started it off with a stomach virus. Then my son Zachary got the flu. Then this past Friday Abigail got the flu. Then Zachary had a relapse over the weekend and had to go the ER. My wife Deana just got back from the doctor-upper respirtory infection. Can anyone say, "Calgon, take me away-preferably to the other side of the globe?"
That's why I love 1 Thessalonians 5:18. It reminds us that God wants us to have an attitude of thanksgiving in the toughest of times-sick kids and a weekend of waking up at 3am to clean up vomit.
I believe God allows these things in our lives to make us appreciate all the good times we have. My family has been blessed with great health-even though right now its hard to believe! God is still in control and never forsakes us-even when we may think otherwise.
So, no matter what your situation may be today-give thanks to God. If it is a bad day, hang on. Tomorrow will be better.
Expecting Great Things,
Bryan
