November 22, 2028
Good morning,
Instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of a situation, you can actively look for things to be grateful for, no matter how small. You can build resilience and maintain a positive outlook to overcome difficulties by finding praise in challenging times. Rejoicing in all circumstances is not over – means even when facing difficult situations or challenges, you can still find something to be thankful for and maintain a positive attitude. Your situation is not final, and hope for a better outcome remains. The Apostle Paul in 1st Thessalonians 5:18 states we should "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I have learned that not all circumstances are from God; some are directly from the enemy himself, too. I have learned that sometimes we fail to be thankful for the good things because we are too focused on and upset about the wrong things. I have learned that praise provides the power and strength to get you through whatever your "it" may be and defeat your enemy. I have also learned that when others see you praising God in your hard season, they will know that you are not just one who attends church and reads their Bible but one who believes that God is who He says He is and can do what He says He can do.
When you praise God, you are reminded that He never has left you and never will. You are reminded that God is for you, with and in you. Isaiah 43:2 reminds us: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Don't let the enemy discourage and deceive you. God is good “ALL” the time – even through your current season.
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Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought for meditation; “God has commanded the sacrifice of praise, and if it doesn’t cost you something, it isn’t a sacrifice.” ― Terry Law,
This is the season to “Always” give thanks.
Kevin L. Bullock, Sr. - Pastor
