You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you. But remember the root command: Love one another.
– John 15:16.17 MSG
Trust God’s love for you!!!!
When things get hard, and God is silent it is easy (oh so easy) to whine and complain. But that never got anyone anywhere with God.
I am in a season when the pressure is mounting minute by minute.
I am in a season of growth and stretching.
When God’s silence has rung loud in my ears.
I am tired and worn and was starting unravel.
I talked with a friend who encouraged me to take a walk so that I might hear from God.
I took the walk with less than low expectations and only heard one thing “Jammin.”
I felt a nudge to look up Jammin and England (where I was called to) and surprisingly came across a blog called “Jammin in the UK.” As far as I can tell the “Jammin” blog is all about being thankful.
I was quickly convicted that I have spent more time wondering and worrying than thanking.
I realize that I have make it a priority to proclaim why I am thankful. To remember all the very amazing ways that God has blessed me so.
Because even though I may not be hearing a lot from Him now, He has done so much for me.
He has:
Given me children.
Given me a nice home.
Given us food to eat and books to readJ
Comforted me when I was down.
Carried me when I thought I could go no farther.
The list goes on and on.
It is too much to blog about but I think I am going to write one for myself, and keep adding to it as He brings things to my mind.
And I am going to look at it often to remind me that “Thanksgiving” is not a just a holiday. For Christians it should be a way of life.
Even though things are hard that does not change the fact that God is good.
What are you thankful for?
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