Happy Thanksgiving Day! One day is not enough to give thanks for all God has done. Expressing thanks is easy when good things happen.  The challenge for me is being thankful when bad things happen.  I have grown closer to the Lord each time I faced difficulty.  When I am forced to trust in God, my faith grows.  Bad times force me to develop my intimacy with God.

I would hate to face tough times without God on my side.  Isaiah 41:10 is, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).   I am grateful for every trial I have faced, because it has drawn me closer to God.  I would not be where I am today, and my walk with God would not be as deep as it is.  On this Thanksgiving Day, I am truly thankful for everything in my life, including the negative.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!