Giving Thanks When It Doesn't Make Sense

"Give thanks in ALL circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus of you." 1Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Let's dissect this verse shall we.  Give thanks in ALL circumstances, really ALL of them?  Give thanks when we are running late to work or school? Give thanks when the car want start or breaks down?  Give thanks when my kid is crying and screaming so loud and constant that I want to pull my hair out?  Give thanks when a friend betrays us?  Give thanks when  you don't make the dance team or the cheerleading squad?  Really, I am supposed to give thanks during my worst moments?  Yes, that is correct! You are probably like, that doesn't make sense what so ever!!!  Why should I give "thanks" in the midst of negative situations?  Here is the answer:  In the midst of our worst there is a mercy in disguise; a blessing!  You probably will not see it right then in there, but God allows trails to happen to each and everyone of us.  I am not saying that God allows bad things to happen to us.  It is usually us not listening and disobeying Him that allows these awful situations to occur.  God does allow certain trials in our lives and certain situations not to happen and they are all for His will.  God is not out to get us! He is here to protect us and guide us in His will.

It is so much easier to give "thanks" in wonderful circumstances and when things are going our way, but we have to remember that we should also give "thanks" during our trails as well.  Even if we don't feel like it is appropriate; it is to God!  I am going to leave you with a chorus from a song that I am hearing alot lately. It is from the song "Blessings" by Laura Story:

"What if our blessings come through raindrops? What if healing comes through tears?  What if a thousand sleepless nights is what it takes to know you're near; and what if trails of this life are mercies in disguise?"

 Love in Christ,

Alicia