1 Thessalonians
5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for
this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Always – continually – all…These words do not leave room
for, except – whenever – some. We like to compartmentalize our lives into
what’s good and bad. We tend to look at situations as challenges or blessings.
However, when following Christ, there should be a consistent attitude of joy
and thanksgiving – despite the circumstances. If you, like most of us, have a
hard time rejoicing during a trial, change your perspective. There will always
be an angle for joy and thanksgiving…it takes a trained eye! The great
masterwork artists often created paintings within the main view of the work.
When you look close up, you see the painting of detail. When you step back, you
realize the big picture tells a very different story. In the details of our
trials, it’s very easy to live in worry and fear. Living in faith, is standing
back from the painting of our lives, knowing the greatest Master of all times
is creating a work of art that will tell His story in a way others will view in
amazement. Take your eyes off your details and look at the big picture. You are
a work of His art!
Father, Thank You for refreshing my view when life’s
challenges come. May I allow the Holy Spirit to be the docent in Your museum,
training my eye to always see things from Your perspective. I love You! Amen
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