And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV

Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful.

God is showing me the answer to life undone is often praise and gratitude.

Instead of giving me what I want, God in His wisdom gives me what I need.

God and I don’t always agree on what this means.

Sometimes it means I need a hard lesson.

Sometimes I need famine instead of feast.

God is a perfect, loving Father and His concern isn’t my immediate pleasure but rather, my eternal good.

He meets every need.

I remember a time when my son was small and there was no money to buy food. We came home to find a bag of groceries on our front step with a note that read, “The Lord put it on our hearts to bring you dinner – He didn’t tell us to fix it.”

God knew I needed a moment of laughter and friendship to fill my worn out heart.

He showed me I can trust Him to show up.

He helped me see His faithfulness.

I’ve never forgotten that bag of groceries or what it meant to a young, scared mom.

Years later, I try to see opportunities where God might meet needs through me.

The Father’s arms are open wide – He provides for needs in unexpected ways.

It makes me thankful.