Life is a struggle. Life is not easy. Life is complicated. Life is hard. Life is full of problems. What do we do? One time in Ellenville, New York, in 1972, after finishing a three-month intensive course in Christian Living and Evangelisation, I was trying to decide what to do next. Should I take that offer in Boston? I asked a close friend of mine, what he thought was the will of God was for me. He replied by quoting a verse from the Bible.
"This is the will of God for you, in everything give thanks!" 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
The saying, "In everything give thanks," has walked with me through my life. I have found it is a key to overcoming obstacles and overcoming difficulties. The power of positive praise in thought and words is terrific. If you think and talk positively, you will be positive. You will act positive. Apostle Paul wrote,
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8.
If you are feeling down and out, remember you can change things. You can change how you act and feel by putting positive thoughts in your mind. You can start acting and talking positively. The choice is up to you. Your future is in your hands. You determine your tomorrow. What will it be? Will it be, "In everything give thanks!"
Originally published in February 2012.
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