daily prayer

Good morning! Giving thanks in everything is so important. Being joyful even in our pain is not always easy but necessary. Looking for the lesson, for how this bad thing happening to us can benefit others later is far better than complaining about it. Joy that is ever present in our hearts makes the rough times just a little smoother. That joy comes from the Lord through meditating on the Word, praising him for all the wonders around us and by a genuine thankful attitude. When all seems bleak, thank God because you will come out the other side wiser. Look at these and sink them deep;

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
NIV

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
NIV

Colossians 2:6-7
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
NIV

Is it always easy? Get real, of course not! Can we do this? Absolutely! Train yourself to pray immediately and to not gripe because that feeds the negative and invites spite. Be thankful you are able to see, hear, experience all that comes our way because God is in the midst of it all and will not forsake or leave us as the Word says so with that logic, it has to work for good. So smile, roll your eyes, thank the Lord for the good and the bad so you can maintain the joy of our salvation. Think this through and enter into some peace.

Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all things. Help us remember this when we are in the midst of trouble. Help us remember that nothing lasts forever and our outcome is already secure. We need to be reminded of your love and care for us. Lord we lift up Maddie Napier to you, heal her and grant peace to the family. Lord we ask protection in India for all those innocent people. Lord guide our tongues and minds so we don't become bitter and angry, in Jesus name, Amen