Thankful on Difficult Days

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Thankful on Difficult Days

Body slammed is how I explain what a no energy and painful morning feels like. Kind of like chronic illness picked me up and slammed me down with no mercy. That was my experience yesterday morning and has been several times in the past few years. The kind of fatigue that just sitting up can…

jesusluvsall

January 10, 2020

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Body slammed is how I explain what a no energy and painful morning feels like. Kind of like chronic illness picked me up and slammed me down with no mercy.

That was my experience yesterday morning and has been several times in the past few years. The kind of fatigue that just sitting up can be exhausting. Living with chronic illness can wear on a person and get a person down, so if I have a bad day, I try to stop to say what I am thankful for. So here are some things I am thankful for.

I am thankful that I can pray and ask for strength. Once I got going, it eased up, but getting going can be the hard part.

I am thankful I have this afternoon and evening free to rest and hopefully do some more writing.

I am thankful that I can blog and have freedom to write about my faith.

I am thankful for the wonderful bloggers I interact with.

I am thankful I will see the moms in my class this morning.

By being thankful, it helps me to not go down the path of despair as it says in Isaiah 61:

” and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair”

Thank you for reading. God Bless

53 responses to “Thankful on Difficult Days”

Perth Girl

January 10, 2020 at 9:43 am

Thank you for sharing this. To specifically be thankful when your whole self is pushing you to lean towards complaining is a wonderful way to be, a very encouraging reminder for us.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 12:46 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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  1. Perth Girl
    
    January 10, 2020 at 12:51 pm
    
    You’re welcome 😊
Nissi

January 10, 2020 at 9:53 am

A thankful heart is a receptive heart

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm
  
  Amen 🙂
  
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Sonrisa

January 10, 2020 at 11:12 am

Thank you for sharing this. Being thankful in the midst of pain.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 12:45 pm
  
  Thank you for reading 🙂
  
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riverlifepsalms1

January 10, 2020 at 12:10 pm

Praying for a supernatural divine healing, according to 3 John 2!

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 12:44 pm
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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Lydia Potter

January 10, 2020 at 1:12 pm

Great post. You have a wonderful attitude.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 1:37 pm
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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  1. Lydia Potter
    
    January 10, 2020 at 1:37 pm
    
    You’re welcome!
    I’ve gotta admire you for that! 🙂
mrsmariposa2014

January 10, 2020 at 1:24 pm

Gratitude is definitely a key component to our walk! I can relate, as one who deals with chronic illness as well. Praying a blessed day for you. Thanks for sharing a great reminder here!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 1:36 pm
  
  Thank you for praying 🙂
  
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bukolaorry

January 10, 2020 at 1:52 pm

You are a very strong person. May God heal you and perfect everything that concerns you.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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herrychiccounsels

January 10, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Praise surely lifts us up. May you find strength in Him more than ever bro.
Glad you are back and good. 🤗

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jlp260

January 10, 2020 at 2:48 pm

I am saying healing prayers for you. I agree, being thankful and counting blessings is a great way to focus and start the day.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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Ryan Callahan

January 10, 2020 at 4:19 pm

Amen sir! I completely understand. I get those bad fatigue days too where Celiac takes its toll and wipes my energy out. Sometimes it completely knocks me out and I sleep for a few hours in the afternoon. This is a very encouraging reminder to keep being thankful and giving the Lord praise. Praying for you sir, God bless!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you my friend. Naps are my friend 🙂
  
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Beverley

January 10, 2020 at 5:23 pm

I pray that you are feeling better today, Matt. It is truely amazing that you can find the time and energy to thank the Lord in spite of your pain. God will honor your faithfulness.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 5:57 pm
  
  Thank you little sister. How are you?
  
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gifted50

January 10, 2020 at 9:20 pm

Dear big brother, I pray for continued grace for you. You are so gracious and thankful even on your most difficult days, truly admirable.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 10:50 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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  1. gifted50
    
    January 10, 2020 at 11:19 pm
    
    Pray you feel better.
Kim Petitt

January 10, 2020 at 9:43 pm

Sounds like you’ve got the right perspective man of God! None of your experiences goes to waste, God uses it all for His glory (Romans 8:28).

It so easy to thank God for the good times in our lives. What’s difficult is thanking Him for the hard times we face. I mean, who finds pleasure in experiencing difficult situations? It goes against our logic to say, “God I thank you for this horrible health diagnosis.” or “Lord, I thank you that I’m unemployed and my finances are so tight I don’t know how I’m going to pay my bills. I’ve been going through a long season of health and financial problems and I’ll be honest and say I’ve done my share of complaining and asking God why. But He is giving me a new perspective. God has a purpose and plan for everything in our lives. My prayer is that I will respond with a Christ-like attitude and others will see God is enough in every situation.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 10, 2020 at 10:50 pm
  
  That is a wonderful prayer. We don’t control what happens, but we can control our attitude
  
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Dawn

January 11, 2020 at 12:21 am

We were both thinking about thankfulness today in our post. It’s an inspiration to see how you keep pressing on in faith regardless of the difficulties.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 12:51 am
  
  Thank you little sister. ❤️❤️❤️
  Interesting we both were thinking about thankfulness
  
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Jenny Furse

January 11, 2020 at 12:51 am

I haven’t experienced anything like the kind of pain you express here, but I’ve had a difficult few weeks physically, and it can be very hard! Sometimes prayer is really the only thing that lifts your heart. Prayer and gratitude 🙏 What a great example of this you are, Matt!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 12:52 am
  
  Thank you little sister. 🤗❤️🤗
  
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Pallavi

January 11, 2020 at 3:22 am

Sorry for your painful day. You have a great way to look at things especially hardships. More strength to you!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 3:24 am
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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Sharon Pankey

January 11, 2020 at 3:46 am

Thank you for sharing this. What a great reminder of keeping our eyes on the Father. When we do that we can’t help to be grateful in all things. Praying for you!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 3:57 am
  
  Thank you for praying 🙂
  
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YBP

January 11, 2020 at 3:52 am

Oh Big Brother! You truly bless my heart and faith walk tremendously! YOU ARE SUCH A POWERFUL GIFT FROM GOD! ❤️❤️❤️As you press on and worship and thank God in your life, may He always be your EVERYTHING!!! God bless you mightily as always amen!!! 🙏🙏🙏

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 3:57 am
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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  1. YBP
    
    January 11, 2020 at 4:18 am
    
    ⭐️💫⭐️💫⭐️💫
Michelle

January 11, 2020 at 11:23 am

Thank you for the encouraging post and for sharing your faith. Have a great class!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 3:08 pm
  
  It was a good class. Thank you 🙂
  
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DeborahMarie

January 11, 2020 at 3:51 pm

Your grateful and thankful heart is a genuine testimony to what God will do in the life of one who praises Him. You are an inspiration! I hope that you are feeling much better today!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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  1. DeborahMarie
    
    January 11, 2020 at 5:05 pm
    
    You’re welcome! It’s true!
Winnie

January 11, 2020 at 4:47 pm

Praying for you. 🙏

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 11, 2020 at 4:55 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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  1. Winnie
    
    January 11, 2020 at 5:05 pm
    
    You’re welcome! 🙂
PoojaG

January 11, 2020 at 10:25 pm

Being thankful always helps and hope you feel better6672670081

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1. PoojaG
  
  January 11, 2020 at 10:26 pm
  
  *sorry ignore the numbers my keyboard is being annoying.
  
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  1. jesusluvsall
    
    January 12, 2020 at 12:35 am
    
    🙂
bigskybuckeye

January 12, 2020 at 2:50 am

So true! Even when we experience the challenges of life, there is so much to be grateful for. Matt, I am adding you to my prayers. God’s peace!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 12, 2020 at 3:29 am
  
  Thank you for praying 🙂
  
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Sheri Libby

February 12, 2020 at 12:33 am

Wow. Thanks for this encouragement

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