A Prayer to Be Grateful for the Little Issues in Life – Your Every day Prayer – November 23

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

Pay attention or Learn Beneath:

At the start of this yr, I made a purpose to start out 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 originally of the yr and it was laborious for me to even go away the home. I did not wish to get away from bed, and I definitely didn’t have the bandwidth to even discover the little beauties that have been throughout me. Sadly, the darkness of winter has a manner of constructing my melancholy worse. Perhaps you’ve gotten additionally seen the identical factor in your individual life. Know that whereas that is widespread, we do not have to permit melancholy to proceed to spoil our winters. By stopping and fascinated with the small beauties of the world and the blessings of God, we will really feel somewhat little bit of this darkness elevate from our hearts.

All through this yr, I’ve paid extra consideration to the great thing about the blue sky, the crisp air, and the altering colours of the sundown. All this stuff have introduced me again to the ft of Jesus. None of this stuff would exist with out Him. They’re a continuing reminder of the grace of our Lord and the love He has for us. Once I get down, I take into consideration this stuff. Sure, life could be draining and terrible at instances, however Jesus continues to be with us. As believers, we’re simply passing by; we won’t keep on this fallen world endlessly. There’ll come a day when all sin can be eradicated and together with it, sickness, ache, and loss of life. Throughout the New Heaven and New Earth, none of this stuff 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 in the end level us again to God. God restores our hearts and minds along 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 glad about the little issues. Perhaps life isn’t going precisely as we want 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 in case you are having a tough time discovering something to be glad about, you’ll be able to be glad about God. He’s our Almighty, Fantastic God, and He’s additionally our dearly beloved buddy.

Consider some methods you can begin noticing the little issues in life this week—and be glad about them. With time, thankfulness will develop into second nature for you. You’ll reward and provides due to our beloved God above. Even when days are laborious, you’ll know that God loves you.

Let’s pray:

Expensive God, I’ve struggled with thankfulness for a very long time. Typically it could possibly really feel as if there may be nothing to be glad about. Please assist me to start out being grateful for the little issues in life and to provide You thanks due to this stuff. 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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Vivian Bricker author bio photo Vivian Bricker loves Jesus, finding out the Phrase of God, and serving to others of their stroll with Christ. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts and Grasp’s diploma in Christian Ministry with a deep educational emphasis in theology. Her favourite issues to do are spending time together with her household and associates, studying, and spending time exterior. When she isn’t writing, she is embarking on different adventures.

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