Thank God for the unspeakably precious privilege of his open invitation to petition him and intercede for others. David Roseberry. The pandemic has taken a toll, but even people dealing with the worst effects of it find reasons to be grateful. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God … ). Pray without ceasing. Friendship. It is also about giving thanks for the strength that we have had in dealing with the trials that come from life as we have come to know it during this pandemic. Why Don’t We Thank God for the End of this Pandemic? In 2016, the year of her 50th birthday, author Nancy Davis Kho wrote 50 thank-you letters to people who had helped, shaped or inspired her. Technology. There's no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has helped shed light on what is most important. For me, without God in my life I am just lost wandering. A Prayer of Thanksgiving in the Midst of a Pandemic. Many of you can probably attest to a similar experience. This world is just my temporary residence and when I focus on God as my Driver through life as we know it I find comfort. The Art of Saying Thanks — in Writing. Thank you for these inspiring thoughts and quotes. The Christian scriptures instruct us to give thanks over and over and over again. I thank god for a wonderful family and friends. Is God still good during the coronavirus pandemic? Something is missing that almost every other generation knew to do: Give Thanks to God. Giving thanks during a pandemic: Rhode Islanders share joys and reflections of a difficult year ... "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness" — Desmond Tutu. God is so good!" Lord, You call us to be still, to be still and know that you are God (Psalm 46:10). Regardless of where we stand on matters of faith and spirituality individually, we have reason to give thanks for the freedom to believe, or not, and to act in accordance with our deepest personal convictions. She said despite all of the unknown, they have chosen to live in joy and hope, inspired by the words from the First Letter of John, “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). We asked her to share some of her best advice for writing therapeutic thank … Fifth, whenever circumstances change (e.g., a pandemic arrives) thank God for what has not changed (e.g., his eternal power and godhead, his promises are still intact, heaven is still secure, etc. As COVID-19 shakes us to the core, God will give us strength. Speaking to the Thessalonians (5: 16-18), St. Paul says, “Rejoice always. David Bridges, the senior pastor of the Friendswood Friends Church, said, “Gratitude is one of the premiere skills of faithful people. God’s enduring love. 6 Bible Verses to Get You Through the Pandemic. Her gratitude journey is documented in her 2019 book, The Thank-You Project. Rediscovering God's Gifts. Even in the midst of unpleasant situations, like a pandemic, there are still things for which we can … We have many reasons to be thankful during this Gratitude Month 2020 in spite of all the hardships and uncertainty caused by the pandemic. A health care worker outside the emergency center at Maimonides Medical Center, in New York City, on April 13. Living with a loved one with cancer the unknown is daily.
