I think we all go through tough times; I know I do, and it can make me ask God what's going on, especially when the Bible tells us to be thankful to Him in all things. It doesn't say to be thankful for all things though. Perhaps this is a way to handle the dichotomy.

"Thank You Lord"

                   It is hard to thank you O Lord for my trial

But I thank you for being here all the while.

It hasn't been easy--You're here just the same

I know that with You I'll survive ‘mid the flame.

 

As the waves roll in and wash over me

It feels like I'm being pulled out to the sea

But, just like Peter so long long ago

My feet remain steady, my eyes fixed on You.

 

Thank you O Lord for good family and friends

For people who care, and pray, and attend

To my needs and my tears when the latter do fall.

I thank you that they have been there one and all.

 

Thank you as well for the lessons I'm learning,

As I go through this struggle and find my world turning

Sometimes in a whirlwind, sometimes upside down

                   But You hold me fast with my feet on the ground.

 

You are the soil and in You I'm planted

And I thank You for all the gifts that You've granted.

You've given me so much to be thankful for.

Please Lord, forgive me when I've asked for more.

 

Help me to trust you and lean on your grace

Until I can see You one day face to face.

Then I will know and I will understand

How all these things fit into Your perfect plan.

 

                   Not one in the Bible who was well-esteemed

                   Went through their life without being redeemed

                   From trouble of some kind; each had many trials.

                   The outcome of these is what made them worthwhile.

 

Job lost his children, his cattle, his wealth.

Then Satan even robbed him of his health.

But Job remained faithful; and he did not sin.

All that he had he gave to You again.

Job passed the test; You had him restored.

You always have held steadfast to Your Word.

 

Thank you my Father that in You I trust.

Thank you for being so holy and just.

Thanks for your mercy, forgiveness, and love.

Thank you for helping me to look above.

 

                   Thanks for the promise that I am Your child

That in the end this life will be worthwhile.

Thanks for equipping me now and always.

Thank you that You're with me through all my days.