Why? Why couldn't I stay away from temptations? Why couldn't I stop thinking violent thoughts? Why do I still hate my family? Why don't I care about school? Why is it so hard to pray and read the Bible?

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quence the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things, hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22.

I'm grateful to God for...

• the chance to reconnect with Tony on msn today;
• reminding me how far away I am from His will for me;
• the brief moment of peace and joy after praying this morning;
• the abundance of food that He has provided for me; and
• giving me enough energy to live this day.