I thank God for my salvation.
If it were not for that, I would have no reason to live.

I thank God for sacrifices.
Because of them, I know the level of my faith in God.

I thank God for battles.
They distinguish the cowards from the brave.

I thank God for thorns in the flesh.
If it were not for them, I would be complacent in my faith.

I thank God for those who hate me.
If it were not for them, I would not search for the strength to fight.

I thank God for difficulties.
In their absence, how would I exercise my faith?

I thank God for traitors.
Without them, how would I recognize the loyal?

I thank God for daily problems.
If it were not for them, how could I live a life of dependence on God?

I thank God for injustice.
If it were not for it, how would we know the Just Judge?

I thank God for misunderstandings.
If it were not for them, how would I understand the human mind?

I thank God for pain.
In its absence, how would I detect physical problems?

I thank God for weaknesses.
They increase my strength.
Prison taught me to make lemonade out of lemons.

I thank God when I’m sad because the Holy Spirit makes me happy.

I thank God when I cry
because the Holy Spirit comforts me.

I thank God for death
because it frees the soul to take hold of eternal life.

I thank God for trials
because they make me grow in faith.

I thank God for the aggravation of injustice
because it does not allow my sense of revolt to slumber.

I thank God for solitude
because I’m able to spend more time with my Lord and God.

I thank God for my wife
because she helps me in my shortcomings.

I thank God for my children
because I can understand my Eternal Father.

I thank God for children of faith
because they will faithfully continue the Kingdom of God.

I thank God for the work of salvation
because I feel useful as a servant of the God of Abraham.

I thank God for the stones in my path
because they give me experiences in my faith.

I thank God for having hit rock-bottom.
If it were not for that, I would not have found my Lord and Savior.

I thank God for the called and chosen
because they are making a difference.

Finally, I give thanks to God in everything because all things work together for good to those who love the Lord Jesus, Romans