Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18.
If you are in a bad relationship, you may be tempted to run, but you know there must be a better way.
There is, and it comes from making the most of what you have, one day at a time.
Don’t spoil your future by allowing bitterness to consume your spirit.
Don’t destroy yourself with self-pity.
Don’t drive your friends away by constantly refusing their comfort.
You can make your life miserable by focusing on your problems. Or you can say with the psalmist, “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
You may not be able to rejoice over the past or over your present situation, but you can rejoice that God has given you the ability to use this day for good.
You can also follow the apostle Paul’s challenge from 1 Thessalonians 5 to be thankful in all circumstances.
This doesn’t mean you must be thankful for all circumstances, but that in every situation, you can choose to see something for which to thank God.
He is present in your circumstances, and the more you look for him, the more you will find him.
Don’t try to live all of your future today.
Jesus emphasized the importance of living one day at a time ( Matthew 6:34).
Some good questions to ask yourself are:
1. What can I do today that may improve my situation?
2. What do I need to pray about today?
3. With whom do I need to talk today?
4. What action do I need to take today?
God has entrusted to you only the present, and wise use of today is all that he expects.
Prayer 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
Father God, you have made today, and I will choose to rejoice in it regardless of my circumstances.
I know you have good plans for me, and I am thankful that I can choose to use this day for good.
Please help me to turn away from the negativity that only makes me miserable.
I want to learn to see you in my circumstances.
Shalom.