Radiant YTH AdventUzorak

It’s no surprise that life can be hard. Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we want them to. Sometimes people say things that hurt our feelings. Sometimes we mess up. Sometimes we wonder why God is letting certain things happen. But God has this really amazing way of working even the worst of situations out for good, and this is one of the many reasons why we can put our hope in Him. He will always carry us through.

One of the most powerful things we can do when life gets us down is to focus on things we can be grateful for. Maybe it’s for simple things like having a hot shower or a place to live. It could be people you are thankful for today. It could be a sunset, looking at the ocean, or worship music. Something we can always be thankful for is the love of God and the sacrifice of Jesus: our salvation!

• Bottom Line: When we are down, it’s easy to lose hope. Yet, we are encouraged to place our hope in God, knowing that He will come through.
• Response: Take time to make a list of things that you’re grateful for and thank God for each one.