Reminder: Give Thanks Anyway

The live music ceased.
The hugs disappeared.
The worship paused.
The businesses wavered.
Give Thanks Anyway.

The table is empty.
The shoulders are tight. 
The friend is struggling. 
The account is dwindling.
Give Thanks Anyway.

The mask helps.
The Zoom introduces.
The commute is less.
The family is present.
Give Thanks Anyway.

The quarantine teaches.
The neighbor offers.
The alone time is reflective.
The pause is not so bad.
Give Thanks Anyway.

The divide is real, not imagined.
The conflict continues within.
The work God is doing is evident. 
The choice to embrace it is mine.
Give Thanks Anyway.