GivingThanks...

So what am I supposed to do when difficult things are happening in my life and the lives of those I love... and there seems to be no consolation?

I feel like I pray and pray and pray, but sometimes it seems that God is not hearing...there are no answers
I find comfort in the scriptures but then that peace is snatched away and my comfort is replaced with fear and anxiety.

I'm finding that thankfulness is the key...even when its the last thing I want to do giving thanks for the situations brings peace...

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise;
give thanks to Him, and praise His name.
For the Lord is good and His love endures
forever; His faithfulness continues
through all generations."
Psalm 100:4-5

I can give thanks for individual situations knowing that in all situations God promises to work for the good. My good and the good of those I love.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love Him , who have been called according to His purpose.


Psalm 94:19
"When anxiety was great within me
Your consolation brought joy to my soul"


We are in Vail, Colorado I thought you might enjoy these pictures... trees are beautiful this week.



"Weeping may go on all night,but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5