Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)
Most of us are taught from a young age to say “please” and, especially, “thank you.” But how often do we remember to be thankful when life gets difficult? Giving thanks in all circumstances can be challenging, especially when we’re facing situations that hurt. Yet, God calls us to praise Him even in the midst of the storm. We know that storms eventually pass, so why not choose to praise Him as we wait for brighter days? I recently saw a meme that said, “Look back and thank God, look forward and trust God, look within and find God.” There are also songs that encourage gratitude, like Laura Story’s “Blessings” and Francesca Battistelli’s “This Is The Stuff.” Both remind us of how truly blessed we are, and that the more we practice thankfulness, the more reasons we find to be grateful.
We give thanks in all circumstances because we belong to Jesus. When you make gratitude a habit, you may be surprised at how much your perspective changes.
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