2020 is a litany of endless woes. What’s there to be thankful for? By Mary Ann Kreitzer for Life Site News
GNN Note – There’s plenty to be thankful for in this day, the days that led to this day and the days to come. If you don’t think so, you need to spend a little more time on your knees. #END
There’s a little Christian secret to get us through difficult times, whether we’re facing the death of loved ones, coronavirus lockdowns, cancelled religious services and locked churches, isolation, and unemployment, a messy presidential election, or whatever it might be.
Thanksgiving hovers on the horizon inviting us to reflect on the importance of giving thanks to God for our multitude of blessings. It may seem incongruous in this year of so many challenges. What do we have to be thankful for? We’ve faced the illness and death of loved ones, coronavirus lockdowns, cancelled religious services and locked churches, isolation, and unemployment, not to mention wildfires in California, riots ripping apart our cities, and devastating hurricanes with massive flooding on the Gulf Coast. The litany of woes seems endless.
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And yet, in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, St. Paul tells us, “In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.” What a message to receive only days after a presidential election that may turn out to be a disaster for the unborn, the vulnerable, and people of faith. Many discouraged voters ask, “Why?” even as they await the final result. But our response should be to turn to God and thank Him no matter what happens, because He promises to “work all things (all things) together for good to those who love Him and serve according to His purpose.” Can fraud and corruption defeat God? Of course not!
King David’s psalms overflow with messages of thanks. “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.” (Psalm 95:2) “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name.” (Psalm 100:4) “Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His loving kindness is everlasting.” (Psalm 106:1)
