The remainder of our conversation took a shape of its own and I asked the individual for permission to share some of this. But what I think he was really saying, “So many seem to be living a better life than mine and I’d be thankful to have a little more of that and bit less of this.” Yes, this individual had health, home and a sense of stability.
It’s a bad time to point out those who are clearly and arguably less fortunate in dealing with either poverty, illness, or a crisis. This is a bad time to get caught up in the literalism of the statement. I shared this and my friend agreed but was looking for guidance, even adding that’s it tough to be thankful when everyone around you is so happy and then saying, “Everyone else’s life looks so much better than mine.” I’m grateful to be among the many pointing the way. There are answers for sure, but ultimately they are found before God in prayer, Scripture, community and however else God chooses to show us grace. Further, I am very skeptical towards those who do provide that answer. I can never give such a huge question a singular answer. After I posted Sunday afternoon, someone came up to me at our evening service and said something like, “Thanks for giving permission to the feeling of not being thankful.
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