“In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Happy Thanksgiving!
This Bible verse seems extremely appropriate today, but at Mass this morning, we were challenged to pay attention to the second word: all. In all circumstances, not just the ones we like or the times we are happy or when we feel moved to do so. Even (and perhaps especially) when we’re frustrated, hurting, angry, sad and just don’t want to!
God is all-powerful and all-good, meaning that nothing that happened in our lives is beyond God’s control. However, because God is all-knowing, He may permit something hard or painful or tragic in our lives that He can ultimately work for our eternal good. Because as a good father, He desires our well-being and ultimate happiness, which is only found with Him for eternity.
The challenge (or opportunity) today, and every day, is to give thanks at ALL times; the good, the bad, the ugly, the joyful, the ordinary. Always.
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