Stop and Remember,

God is the Potter and we are the clay. He wants to mold, shape, and transform us into godly, righteous, and holy saints. But this shaping, molding, and transformation process can be a very painful process at times. And at times, a certain amount of adversity and conflict is what God will use to help shape, mold, and transform us.

 

Here are some of the positive qualities that can literally be burned and molded into your personality as a result of going through some severe storm clouds:

• Bravery
• Courage
• Boldness
• Patience
• Steadfastness
• Tenacity
• Perseverance
• Humility
• Self-control
• A kinder, softer, and more caring heart
• Greater empathy and compassion for others
• Greater appreciation of the sanctity of life
• Greater appreciation of the other people in your life 
• Increase your faith and trust levels in the Lord

 

What should I be thankful for?

Everything!  Just start looking around you and start counting God’s gifts. It’s in the Bible, “Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:21,).

 

Some examples of things for which I should be thankful.  Here are a few of the main reasons to be thankful. God answers prayer! He offers us free salvation! It’s in the Bible, “Oh Lord, thank you so much for answering my prayer and saving me. ”(Psalm 118:21,). “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1,). Forever is never ending!
 

Hope comes from remembering all that God has done for us. Look in Romans 5:1-2, to find out how. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grave in which we now stand. Therefore we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” Jesus’ life and death gives us hope that we can live with Him forever by believing that He has and can forgive us and is providing a place for us in heaven.