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Being thankful “in all circumstances” can be easier said then done.

In fact, it may seem irrational to others, and to ourselves.

But when faith in God’s great love for us is our foundation, and we view our circumstances in that context, we can be thankful for his purposes and plans.

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I Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)

Whether it be insomnia or another something that isn’t going as planned, we can embrace these “inconveniences” as an opportunity to spend time with God.

Psalm 16: 7-8 (NASB)

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Problems provide an opportunity to pause and discover whether God may have something different in mind for us.

2 Corinthians 4:1, 7-9, 17 (NIV)

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Allowing our minds to be controlled by negative thoughts leads to an array of negative emotions.

Instead, God calls us to let the Holy Spirit fill our minds—which will result in “life and peace.”

Romans 8:6 (NIV)
Philippians 4:8 (The Message)

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Avoiding things we clearly know God doesn’t want us to be involved in is easy.

But there are also seemingly benign activities that can distract us from remaining focused on the purposes God has for us.

That can hinder us from running the race that he has planned.

Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

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