Recovering Give Thanks for EVERYTHING

Tuesday Matters-May 28, 2019
Everyday Crazy Application

Wow is Ephesians 5:20 a difficult verse to follow; “Give thanks FOR all things?!”  That almost seems kinda messed up even thought I know that obedience brings a blessing.  

Visiting a friend a few years ago at the Mayo Clinic Psych Ward I had a huge anxiety attack alone in the hallway with hyper-ventilating…the whole works.  But when driving home the next day I heard God say; “Thank Me for the anxiety attack.”  I kinda laughed and thought…that’s crazy but I did it anyway; “Thank You God for the anxiety attack.”  I continued to repeat and thank God for something so awful but then I began to sense His great love for me. I felt overwhelmed by His love and so I starting saying; “You’re so nice to me.”  His presence was so real I had to pull over to the side of the road because I was crying so hard.  God’s ways aren’t always ones we understand but His ways are perfect…everyday.