Why is it that sometimes we find it so hard to rejoice in the Lord; to be grateful for the blessings we have; and to recognize just how much God loves us. As days and years go by and things change in the world, I think we as humans believe that life should be easy. That we should be taken care of and that our struggles are much more than we perceive others have.
In most cases however, that is not true. With advancements in technology and the globalization of your neighborhood, there is always someone or someplace that looks better than where you are now in your life. I want to be on that beach in Hawaii or I want to live in that big house on the hill. Things would be so much better if only.
Movies make you think that life is easy, that everything comes out well at the end and they should. Movies are for entertainment and should be looked at that way. They are not for us to compare our lives to. Our lives are unique to each of us. Even when we share experiences with others, we don’t all respond to them the same way.
I live in the United States of America, and with all its faults and turmoil, it is a great place to be living. We have the freedom to believe in God and to openly exercise that freedom. That is a gift that God has given to me and that is something that I should be thankful for, even when everything else seems to be going badly.
Sometimes it isn’t easy to rejoice in the Lord; what we have to be grateful for doesn’t seem like much. Reminding ourselves what we have and recognizing that these blessings come from God will help to turn our focus on Him and on gratefulness. In turn, being grateful may help to heal those broken relationships; become more compassionate to others; or help you see how wonderful you are in God’s eyes.
You are wonderful in God’s eyes; He loves you more than you can imagine, and He is there to help you whenever you need Him. This is an absolute truth that I need to remind myself of and not let anyone take away from me. This is an absolute truth for you also.