Remember to always be thankful. (#1)
Sometimes the words are easy to understand, but the application seems to be nearly impossible.
- God’s Word tells us to give thanks in all circumstances; whatever happens, always be thankful; in everything give thanks.
….give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)
Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ERV)
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV)
- God wants us to always be thankful.
… giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 5:20 ESV)
Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20 ERV)
… always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; (Ephesians 5:20 NASB)
- How can we always be thankful in all circumstances?
We can begin by reminding ourselves that:
Our God is a sovereign God.
God loves us.
God “gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
God has a plan and a purpose for our lives. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 ESV)
God has given all believers the Holy Spirit to teach, guide and comfort them.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 ESV)
- As we approach the Thanksgiving season, and throughout the entire year, we need to remember that God’s Word tells us to give thanks in all circumstances.
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