How Can We Thank God Now?
March 25, 2020
By Dan Chun, Senior Pastor
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1Thessalonians 5:16-18)
When we read this passage we can exclaim in the context of COVID-19, “How can we possibly give thanks in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES?!”
But we can.
So here is a challenge to make sure that even in these trying times our attitudes are ¾ full and not half empty. I say we GIVE THANKS, for as it says this is the will of God. Letʻs be obedient and be grateful all the time!
I can give thanks that:
Though our shortage is toilet paper, we have toilets unlike much of the world.
We have electricity.
We have water.
We have the internet.
We have phones.
That I, in all of the history of my being a parent, am having longer and more frequent phone calls with my adult children whose cities are shut down in San Francisco and New York City.
We have hospitals, physicians, and nurses.
We have loved ones and friends.
We have our church.
We have one another.
We have the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
And now make your list!
Prayer: Lord, may we be able to give thanks, a lot of thanks during this most difficult time. May our faith increase knowing that You are our Lord. In Christʻs name, Amen.