Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."
This verse tells us that God uses our hurts, grief, pain, loss, joy, victories, etc.
John 6:12 "After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, 'Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.'"
We see here that Jesus doesn't waste anything. He didn't waste the loaves or fish he multiplied even though he could have done it again.
In the feeding of the 5,000 we see that, for the food not to be wasted, the disciples had to gather the pieces. They had to submit to the leading of Jesus. The same is true in our lives. When we face situations where the journey and outcome are pleasurable it is easy to praise God. However, when things don't go our way and the journey or the outcome is not as we want it, it becomes more difficult to praise God and easier to complain.
Ephesians 5:20 "And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians tells us to give thanks for everything. Not just the good or easy things, but everything.
Matthew 5:45b "For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike."
Everyone faces good times and bad times. The difference is how we handle the situations. Do we give thanks even though things are hard? Or do we whine and complain?
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