“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

One foggy night many years ago, there was a near tragedy on a large lake.

 An explosion occurred, and a fire erupted on a houseboat filled with intoxicated people. It was utter chaos.

Fortunately, there was a resident on the shore who could see what was happening. He swam out to that houseboat and directed the panicked people toward the shore. And miraculously, even though it could have been a terrible scene and many could have drowned, everyone survived.

Later that night, after all the victims and emergency workers had left, the man sat by the fire talking to a lone reporter. After talking for an hour, the reporter asked a final question. “Well, sir, is there anything at all you might like to just share about this experience?” The man sat there a moment.

Then he looked at the reporter and said,

“Yeah. Not one person said thanks. Not one.”

One interesting aspect of human nature is that when we find ourselves in a desperate situation, we cry out to God; we cry out for His help. Even skeptics begin to pray when facing a serious illness or a serious injury. When we need the intervention of God, we pray as never before.

Then, when God answers and helps us, many times, we forget to say thank you.

Take time to thank God. He deserves it, and you’ll be blessed when you do.

Written by Bryant Wright, Founder, RFTH

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