Just be Thankful!

 I am ashamed to admit it, but yesterday I was mad at God, and even worse, I complained out loud! Making matters worse, earlier that day our Case Manager, Mr. Manns, had given a Word on being ungrateful! As inmates we had been informed that we were eligible for stimulus $ from the CARES Act, and I was looking forward to it so I could pay off court cost and ease the burden of my family who send $ every month so I can live more comfortably. How many understand that when you have a loved one in prison, you're all in prison?! Some may say, "y'all deserve to suffer" " do the crime, do the time!". I say, "Yes & Yes!" However, being locked away from society & loved ones IS doing the time and punishment enough! Having a high metabolism like I do and living off the food we're served here s not conducive to staying healthy! Most stuff I can't get past the smell to TRY and eat! Let alone the look! I digress. I received a letter from the friendly IRS stating they were taking all the money and applying it towards my child support debt and boy did I react wrong! See, as a follower of Christ, I should know better! The Word says to" give thanks in ALL circumstances" 1 Thess. 5: 16-22. It's so easy to drop the ball, to lose sight of the prize. I've been struggling since Friday with a stomach bug and whooo boy is that rough in here ( our restrooms are closed at certain points, meaning no entry!) Yet all it took was a wise man named Pete to remind me, to point out the obvious good that I had missed! My son will have an extra Merry Christmas this year because of that! I immediately repented asking God to forgive me! Beloved friends, the will of God for His children is to be thankful! Is you or someone you love struggling financially? Has Covid touched your life intimately? Are you and your spouse not talking? " Be still and know that I Am God." That is what our Heavenly Father is saying today! He gave us His only Son. He loved us that much! Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things SHALL be added unto you! Glory to God!! Hallelujah! Praise You Father! Thank You Jesus! You are worthy Father!! Take time to thank the One Who saved you. Even in our darkest times, we can and should give thanks!