Eeyore and the Bright Side

Theologically, I highly recommend Winnie the Pooh.  One of the best teachers in the stories is Eeyore.  As a sad donkey, he has the reputation of wallowing a bit, but then we get these moments of grace, like in the quote above.  It is like he was quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Give thanks in all circumstances;
​                                          for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Many folks struggle with how to do that in the midst of all of the pain that we go through.  Eeyore has the answer.  Keep in mind, that scripture doesn't say be thankful FOR all circumstances, it asks us to keep our sense of gratitude in the midst of all situations.  If you are struggling with gratitude during a particularly bad time, consider Eeyore's way and be thankful for what ISN'T happening.   Take it from a sad donkey, there's always something to be grateful for, even if that something doesn't exist.