Giving Thanks In All Things

     What is the concept of time?  When we look at it through the aspect of human reasoning, it is a state of moments that seem to run out too quickly.  But, in God's retrospect, there is no concept of time.

     Have you ever prayed for something special?  Yet, it seems like no matter how diligently you tried, you never received an answer.  Maybe you're still waiting for the answer.

     But, our concept of time is not God's concept of time.  He is not confined by time.  He is eternal.  This may be hard to accept.  We want things now.  But, God answers in his way and at his moment.

     You may have heard the saying:  'he is never late but always on time'.  This is true.  But, like kids waiting for Christmas, we have trouble understanding.  We love to ask the question 'why?'. 

     Faith and trust repel that and simply say 'amen' knowing the perfect solution is on its way.  As journeymen, we have to stop and examine our own hearts.

     Perhaps there are things we are holding on to that can stall an answer.  There are many factors to consider, including:  jealousy, hatred, envy, or simply just ungratefulness.

     Do we ever take the time each day to say thank you for the simple blessings, no matter how small?  How can someone increase your heart if you are not happy with the seeds that have already been planted.

     Yet, God knows that we are not perfect vessels, and forgives us.  But, sometimes he likes to see return and happiness on little before it becomes more.

     So, maybe that is the answer.  As journeymen, we should give thanks for each small seed planted along the way.  Those seeds can then become plants and those plants - growths of inspiration.

     Give God the tool of a grateful, faith-filled heart to work with.  The answer will come.  It may not be what we expected.  But, it will be a lot better than we could have ever imagined!

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Prayer:

Father, help me to appreciate and see the beauty in even the smallest things.  For even from the smallest things, the greatest miracles happen!  Amen.

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