Thankfulness Takes the Sting Out of Adversity

Psalm 89:15-16 - Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted.

Psalm 118:1 - Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

Ephesians 5:18-21 - And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to Gid the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. 

Dear God, thank You even during some of the most difficult days of my life right now awaiting approval for infusions and worrying about the future of the financial security of my family. Thank You for the adversities that will make me stronger and a better person. Thank You for the good times along with the bad times. Thank You for the joy and the peace that You give me in exchange for my thankfulness. In Jesus' Name, Amen!