Gratitude in Affliction

[Bro. Bill]

Gratitude in Affliction
Psalms 119:65-72
At Thanksgiving, we typically express gratitude for God's blessings. But did you ever consider thanking Him for something that doesn't seem like a blessing—such as a trying circumstance you want Him to remove or change? A grateful heart is most precious to God when, humanly speaking, our situations don't warrant giving thanks. By making four foundational decisions, we can begin to see the value of our adversities and respond with appreciation.
Believe and trust the Lord. Only by viewing life from a scriptural perspective can we understand His purposes in our trials and trust His wisdom in allowing them.
Accept the situation as coming from God—either directly sent or permissively allowed. If we truly believe He's working for our good (Rom 8:28-29), we can choose to receive each difficulty as coming from His loving hand. Then we can say "Thank You."
Submit to God in the circumstance. Although we may not like the situation, knowing that God "[is] good and does good" (v. 68) allows us to confidently place our lives under His authority.
Draw from Him the strength to endure. No one has the ability within himself to endure hardships with gratefulness. Only by relying on the Lord can believers go through adversity with an appreciative heart.
Now, think about that circumstance you would like changed, and with a new mindset, offer this prayer to God: "Lord, I accept this situation as coming from You. In faith and trust, I place myself under Your loving authority, and draw from You the strength I need to endure with gratitude."
Dr. Stanley

[BBBGP]

Thank you Bro. Bill

[Pstraw]

Amen.

[Mitchell8]

Amen. Everyone goes through hardships.

[Leemo]

Indeed

[fbchunter]

Amen!

[Texas Grown]

Thank you Lord for all your blessings. Both the pleasant and unpleasant. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.


It's Friday! Yall have a safe and blessed weekend!

The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

[Gerald G]

Amen

[Leemo]

If anyone ever needs to talk about a prodigal child... I can help, my wife and I have been going thru this “trial” for a year and half now, completely trusting God and knowing He’s in charge, you can’t do this alone, praise Him for sending the Holy Spirit to guide us!
Please reach out if you need to talk

[Mtltx]

Thanks Bro. Bill

[Gumbo Man]

Amen Bro Bill

[Bro. Bill]

Originally Posted by Leemo

If anyone ever needs to talk about a prodigal child... I can help, my wife and I have been going thru this “trial” for a year and half now, completely trusting God and knowing He’s in charge, you can’t do this alone, praise Him for sending the Holy Spirit to guide us!
Please reach out if you need to talk

Amen