In Everything Give Thanks

Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I just finished reading a book about the Titanic. Did you know that moments before its maiden voyage, the Titanic almost collided with another ship - the City of New York - while they were both still docked? Now - what if that would have happened? Disgruntled travelers. Reputations damaged. A blot on the record of the White Star Cruise Line. And no one ever would have known the coming tragedy that they had just been rescued from. Oh - if only the New York and the Titanic could have collided that day!

It makes me wonder - in those times when I have crashed, so to speak - when things have not gone according to plan. When I have been stopped before I even began - what greater calamity has God rescued me from?

The Bible tells us to praise Him in every circumstance. How comforting to know that the hardship He allows is also for our benefit - maybe even protecting us from a much greater hardship - one of Titanic proportions.

Lord, help me to trust and give thanks in all things. I know You are there with me always. Amen

Suzie Thomas