Hello ,
Several churches in North Dakota were being served by a clever old preacher. The people were always amazed, for no matter what the circumstances, the preacher could always find something to give thanks for.
As he made his rounds one cold December morning, he was late in getting to worship because of excessive snow drifts. As he began the service with prayer, the parishioners were eager to see what the old preacher could come up with to be thankful for on this dismal and frigid morning. "Gracious Lord," his prayer began, "we thank you that all days are not like today."
I had to chuckle when I heard this story, but its meaning is right on target. We can always find something to be thankful for!
"give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Have a great day and God bless!
P.S. My family lives in North Dakota, and we have for the past 16 years. It has been a blessing to know and form relationships with so many families in this beautiful state; and even though the weather can be quite alarming at times, the open hearts of the people that we have met more than make up for the winter weather. We are truly
thankful!
