By Peter Kennedy
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
Johann Tauler was a German monk who lived during the 1300s. One day, Johann met a peasant. "God give you a good day, my friend," he greeted him. The peasant answered briskly, "I thank God I never have a bad day." Tauler, astonished, kept silent for a moment. Tauler then added, "God give you a happy life, my friend." The peasant replied composedly, "I thank God I am never unhappy." "Never unhappy!" cried Tauler bewildered, "What do you mean?" "Well," came the reply, "when it is sunshine—I thank God, when it rains—I thank God, when I have plenty—I thank God, when I am hungry—I thank God; and since God's will is my will, and whatever pleases God pleases me, why should I say that I am unhappy when I am not?" Tauler looked upon him with awe. "Who are you," he asked. "I am a king," said the peasant. "A king?" Tauler asked, "Where is your kingdom?" The peasant smiled and whispered softly, "In my heart."
The Lord is God and He continues to reign. Today in prayer, acknowledge even though things might not be what you want, know that God is accomplishing His purpose, and let Him rule your heart.
“In all things, give thanks to God.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
God’s Word: “When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the Lord above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.” – 2 Chronicles 7:3
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