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Giving Thanks Even Through The Tough Times

1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT

Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT

There are days, sometimes even seasons, in our lives that are tough, even painful, and yet we still need to give thanks to God. No matter what valleys we end up in God is there and we can find some blessings in our lives.

I’m glad to be reminded today that, despite feeling like everything is falling apart around me, God is still there and He has blessed me with a lot.

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