Here are some more amazing verses, Ephesians 5:19-20 (AMP) “Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise, and making melody with all your heart to the Lord, At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.” Verse 20 says to not just give thanks IN all things, but to give thanks FOR all things. How is that possible? For one, we have to remember that the One who is full of goodness takes everything, even the bad stuff, and causes it to work together for good. He doesn’t cause everything, but He does redeem everything.
Secondly, I believe all the stuff in life, and particularly the bad stuff, makes me lean into Jesus, cultivating my union with Him at deeper levels. The scripture says, “Deep calls to Deep.” Sometimes I think that means Deep Poop propels us into the Deep Places of God’s heart that 1Cor.2 talks about. A good gardener always uses poop to help things grow. The bottom line is, if it gives me Jesus, then I’m grateful for it, even the poop.
Well, have a great Resurrection walking in an Attitude of Gratitude.