Thankful to a good God

Sometimes life requires us to refocus.  Often, there is something that draws our attention in and seems to force us into its attention.  This can be a difficulty or hardship.  It can be something that breaks down unexpectedly.  It can be an urgent matter at work or home.   In those moments our focus and attention are seemingly held by the event that is occurring.  It can occupy our actions and our thoughts and takes over like a hostile invading army.  When this occurs we need to refocus. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says this, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (NASB)

In order to accomplish this seemingly impossible task we must learn to refocus.  We need to focus not on our circumstances, but on what God has done for us in Christ Jesus - for here we can always find something for which we can be thankful - no matter what the circumstances.

We are forgiven. Ephesians 1:7
We are cleansed. Titus 3:5
We are sons and daughters of God.  Galatians 4:7
We have a place prepared for us.  John 14:3
NO one can separate us from the love of God.  Romans 8:38-39
We can approach God's throne with confidence.  Hebrews 10:19-22

And the list just goes on and on.  And the great thing is that no circumstance no matter how hard can ever take one of these things away from us.  And that is something to be thankful for!