My Journal and Diary
2026
November
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Giving Thanks While Sad
It's hard to want to write in my #ThanksgivingJournal today, because I received some news which makes me really sad. The news? I've been told about animosity towards myself, Christianity and my belief system--and this from people I love.
PAST: I am thankful that Jesus faced persecution and ridicule during His life. What better role model to have in the midst of suffering than God himself! I am encouraged by Jesus's words in Matthew 5:11-13: 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
PRESENT: Despite the antagonism, I see God's hand moving, and I know he is at work. I am thankful for his ever-present Spirit, and that He has included me in the work to bring about His Kingdom!
FUTURE: I am future-thankful for what I expect to see God do in the lives of these people. I am thankful that His love does not change. I am thankful that he is pursuing them.