Thank God

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

In 1945, a young associate pastor named Cliff married his fiancée, Billie. They had very little money but scraped up enough to take a honeymoon. When they arrived at the hotel, they were told it was now a rehabilitation center and not available to overnight guests.
They hitchhiked to a grocery store several miles down the road. The owner was sympathetic to their situation and let them stay in a room over the store. The owner quickly caught on that they were Christians and he referred them to a friend with a nicer place to spend the rest of their honeymoon.
During the week their host invited them to attend a youth rally at a nearby Christian conference center. The regular song leader was ill that night, so Cliff was asked if he might take charge of the music service. He consented and led the music, before a young evangelist named Billy stepped up to preach.
Cliff Barrows met Billy Graham that night and formed a ministry team that has preached the gospel throughout the world for 50 years. Cliff and Billie were thankful their plans did not work out, but God’s plan did.

When your plans don’t work out, give thanks and know that Jesus is Lord.

Thank God for all that He has done for you.

“There is not a situation in life where there isn’t a hymn and a Scripture to meet the need. I’m thankful for the Word of God, and I praise Him for the privilege of still being able to memorize.” – Cliff Barrows

“pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18