Are you thankful… in all circumstances?
Like you, I have had high and low points in life. I’ve been hurt, disappointed, ridiculed, and counted as a failure many times over. On the other hand, I haven’t been perfect… I’ve also hurt and disappointed others. If you’ve read my testimony then you know everything I share with you is something I learned from my time being a player and womanizer. It’s a wisdom born out of pain…but greater than that, my call and passion was born out of my need to conquer my own struggles.
Today, I am able to use what I learned from dealing with thousands of men and women in order to help others. I’ve been counseling men and women every day for over 13 years. My past pain is now my ministry. What a blessing!
What about you?
If you’re single and dating, you definitely have moments of despair. You have a promising first date turn out to be a disaster. You have a 3-week emotional and lustful relationship die out of the blue. Maybe you’re still trying to figure out how a 6-month relationship that you invested so much of yourself into could end abruptly because he/she was “just not really feeling you anymore.”
If you’re single and not dating, maybe you are wondering why no one seems to be taking an interest in you. Perhaps, you’ve been trying to walk on the road for Jesus for so long in preparation for that Christ-centered relationship, but you continue to find yourself going through feelings of loneliness, maybe even moments of desperation. Or, maybe you have totally mastered the ability to love yourself and be happy alone… but, of course, you still desire to love and be loved.
As frustrating as all of this is, it is also the very nature of relationships and dating. But, I want to encourage you to not give up. Don’t think that one relationship problem or situation redefines your entire existence. When it comes to relationships, failure is the default setting until you’re successful. But, even if failure is the most predictable outcome of any romantic interaction, it doesn’t mean you’re gaining nothing from the process. Good or bad, we can all learn from relationships. So, remember, what you learn now will make you better for the next relationship. Be thankful through it all… (“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18)
As we give thanks in all things….I want to share what I am grateful for in 2011. I, also, want to know what you are thankful for. After reading my list, please take some time and add at least one thing you are thankful for in the comments below… It will greatly encourage and edify others in our K4LC Community….
- I’m grateful for the 2,500 women and men in our K4LC Community – you all have helped to build this in just 9 months and we are adding about 250 more each month.
- I’m grateful that between Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ over 23,000 people a month read my blog
- I’m grateful to the thousands of men and women who have offered me unsolicited testimonials and success stories after applying my advice. You are why I keep going, even on the days that it’s most difficult.
- I’m grateful for the hate mail.
- I’m grateful for those who have lied and made up stuff about me.
- I’m grateful Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior
- I’m grateful for the fake friends in my life.
- I’m grateful for the gossipers and backstabbers
- I’m grateful for the people who try to harass me on Twitter, because I teach about Jesus and relationships.
- I’m grateful for my two sisters, Latrice and Genice. (I love you both!)
- I’m grateful for the special people in life who help make my vision possible.
- I’m grateful for my grandmother… without her, I don’t know where I would be. (Thank you, Granny! I love you!)
- I’m grateful for my mother. (Mom, no matter what we’ve been through, I love you.)
- I’m grateful for all my aunts and uncles. (Thank you for your influence in my life)
- I’m grateful for all my nieces, nephews, and little cousins. (Thank you for showing me just how much I have to offer to the next generation. I’m proud of each of you.)
- I’m grateful for all the wonderful people God has placed in my life.
- I’m grateful for life.
- I’m grateful I have food, a home, and clothing.
- I’m grateful for my car.
- I’m grateful for a sound mind and body.
There are so many things to be grateful for! It’s great to take a moment to share and reflect on those things….. So, now I ask you, what are you thankful for?
Please share in the comments below…
Wonderful… thanks so much!
THank Alana
– I’m thankful for truth, and those in my life who deliver truth (even when it hurts)
– I’m thankful to have a job and a means to make a living
– I’m thankful for love… those in my life who love me in spite of my flaws; and those whom I love.
– I’m thankful for my family
– I’m thankful that I’ve had an imperfect life… it’s allowed me to clearly see (and accept) the perfection of God’s love.
– I’m thankful for K4L and Quentin McCall… the transparency of this ministry and quality of the message is deeply appreciated.
Thank you so much.
I am grateful for the investment that God made in me, through the shed blood of Jesus! I’m thankful for the love and support of my family. Especially thankful for the life of my 80 year old grandfather, who doctors gave up on last Thursday. He’s still here!! Thankful for people like Quentin McCall who take time to encourage others.
Awesome Stephanie! Thank you for your kind words
I am grateful for peace in my life.
My kids
My family
My health
I am grateful God never stopped showing me what I knew was there, even though I ignored the obvious for years.
I am grateful God loves me
So grateful for the strength to finally walk away
I am grateful for my sweetheart
Wonderful Gratitude Cathey!
I’m grateful for my trials and tribulations, the people who have walked out of my life, the positive people in my life, and most importantly, my relationship with my Heavenly Father, God!
Awesome Kimberly
I am grateful for life and for the family God has BLESSSED me to grow with.
Family is always important Donnie….simply wonderful
I am thankful HE chose me.
Amen! Sibyl
I am thankful for Jesus loving me even when I was unlovable,for my health,My beautiful children,for my job and the ability to have my children in a private Christian School.
I am thankful for the Holy Bible. The roadmap, the answer to all of life’s problems, situations, and questions. I am thankful for all of the adverse situations that i have faced throughout my life because the faith they have helped build in me. I am thankful for my unshakable faith that has grown from the size of a mustard seed to an infinite amount that can’t be defined. I’m thankful that I read the book of James and I realize faith without works is dead. I’m thankful for godly discernment, knowledge, humility, patience, love, kindness, truth, and for a focused mind. I am thankful for the kingdom of GOD and all the different people in it. And last but not least I’m thankful for John 3:16
am grateful for you,you are a blessing!
@Sagie thank u!
I am grateful for:
my babygirl
my family
opportunitys that God has placed in my life
God’s mercy and grace
my health and strength
life
my friends
food, shelter, and clothes
KNOWING GOD
etc.!
I am thankful for everything both good and bad that has brought me to this point in my life.
I have so much to be grateful for that if I listed them all I’d be here all day.
1) I am grateful for GOD for allowing me to know him.
2) I am grateful for my family who, through all the ups and downs, has taught me unconditional love.
3) I am grateful for employment and reliable transportation.
4) I am grateful for good health, a roof over my head, food on the table and clothes on my back.
5) I am grateful for all the friendships/relationships that I’ve had in my life. They all have were there to teach me, wake me or shake me.
6) I am grateful for the children that GOD gave me. They are the best; I couldn’t have hand-picked a better group. Everyday I look at them I know that GOD is real and is with me as there is no way they could have turned out to be so wonderful if he was not there with me.
7) I am grateful that I have an amazing church that speaks to me and gives me comfort
8) I am grateful for the parents that GOD gave me that taught me how to be strong
9) I am grateful for all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins who gave me the best childhood memories
10) I am grateful that GOD has always been with me through all the ups and downs of life and has not allowed life to break me or tear me down
… just a few
I am thankful for Jesus, without him my life would be meaningless