Devotion to Share

The Bible encourages you to give thanks to God in every situation, even in the circumstances that are difficult.  This shows your willingness to have faith in Him even in the most trying areas of your life.  Yet perhaps as you are expressing your gratefulness, you find that there are experiences and troubles that you just cannot trust him with.  The wounds are too deep and the sacrifice too painful.  Friend, God understands.  Yet he does not ask for gratitude for His sake.  He does it to make you whole.  When you praise Him, it exposes the hidden injuries of your heart to his healing touch.  Thank Him, even when it is a sacrifice.  You can truly be grateful for His loving restoration.

When I read this several mornings ago, it was really helpful to me (for such a time as this).  I just hope it helps you at a time when you might need it also.