When we stop and ponder on the situations we’ve gone through, we sometimes focus on the negative, on the things that have not gone the way that we planned. We must always strive to look at the glass half full. Always keep in mind that other people might have it worse than us, and if we think of it in that sense, we will come to an understanding that our problems might not be as big as it seems.
We must be thankful for all that we have, even though it might not be enough (for us.) We should give thanks for all the things we have, and also give thanks to those things that we do not have. Because God ultimately knows what is good and bad for us, and He might have not given you the things you asked for, because He knows that it might not be beneficial for you at that time. We must be satisfied in everything and not focus on the things that we do not have. Be grateful for the lessons you’ve learned, especially the hard ones because we tend to learn the most during tough times.
Therefore, it is our time to choose to be a grateful person; grateful towards God, but also toward people. When someone does something nice for you, let that person know you appreciate it, and always give thanks.
Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian
