Two levels of faith in contrast…
One level of faith in God keeps hoping for deliverance before it gives thanks:
“Bring me out of prison so I can thank you.”- Psalm 142:7a
Another level of faith gives thanks even when the situation seems irreversible:
“So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me.”- John 11:41
What level of faith are you in?