“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Lord Jesus,

While there is so much sadness in the world, we thank you that there is plenty to be thankful for in this time. We thank you for all the little things that provide joy and comfort throughout this time. We thank you for friends, family and housemates. We thank you for wifi, that we are able to see our friends and family, even if it is just over zoom.

We thank you for all the streaming services and for tv that has provided us with ours of entertainment. We thank you for all the books we have read, all the crafting and baking. We thank you for all our local parks and walkways. We thank you for all the coffee shops that have remained open. And we thank you, most importantly, that your presence is within it all.

Amen