There is always something for which you can be thankful!
Years ago, I heard the story of an Englishman by the name of Matthew Henry. One day Matthew Henry was riding his horse through the woods. He was on his way to a church meeting where he was going to be the guest speaker. Suddenly, a masked bandit ran out of the woods with a gun in his hand and demanded that Matthew Henry get off of his horse. Mr. Henry obeyed the robber, as he knew this was a dangerous situation. His mind took him to the thought that we are supposed to give thanks in everything that happens to us. He asked God how he was supposed to be thankful for being robbed! As he continued on his way, the answer came to him.
“First,” he said, “I am thankful I have never been robbed before.
Second, I am thankful he took my money and not my life.
Third, I am thankful he did not take more; he could have taken my horse and my clothes as well.
Next, I am thankful that what I had stolen from me really did not amount to very much. Then I am grateful that what I lost, in time, could be replaced.
But, finally, and most importantly, I am thankful that I was the one robbed and not the robber!”
I Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)…. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
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