Positive vibes cannot cover the fact that 2020 has been a difficult and crazy year. It seems like a bad dream that continues every night. I have struggled to stay focused on the Lord instead of worrying. One of my friends recently said, “What if all I had today was what I thanked God for yesterday?” This hit me because I might have nothing. No matter how bad things appear to be, I find the Lord’s blessings when I seek Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 is, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015

God’s Word tells me to be thankful, even when life is hard. I don’t have the Lord’s wisdom to understand everything. I know Jesus uses trials to draw my heart closer to Him. Trusting God helps me face stressful times. I might have to wait until this mess called 2020 is over. Until then, I will depend on the Lord. He gives me peace while guiding me through trouble.