For Every Action

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)  Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

My mind often takes little bunny trails down a variety of thoughts as it did this morning. For whatever reason, my mind recalled Newton’s Third Law of Motion; no need to look it up, I’ll refresh your memory...  “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Oddly enough, it reminded me that being thankful in all circumstances has a very similar relationship with the peace our Heavenly Father provides. Stay with me, and I’ll do my best to explain.

One of the toughest things for Christians is to be thankful during difficult times, devastating circumstances, loss of friends or loved ones, loss of job, loss of home & possessions during natural disasters, failing physical health or injuries, or watching others suffer. Yet for those who believe in the Lord God Almighty and claim him as our Heavenly Father...there is something that takes place beyond our ability to explain. Although our circumstances may not change; there is an inner abiding peace that blankets us in the very midst of those circumstances. The only way in which it differs from Newton’s Third Law of Motion is that it is not equal. God’s peace is far deeper than any challenges we face. God’s peace is what calms our hearts and minds. God’s peace is what enables us to persevere.  Be thankful.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            You understand every circumstance we face and you are ready to provide the abundance of peace we need to navigate those difficulties. We come to you with humble and thankful hearts for your promised Presence in our lives.

                                                            In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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