1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 

It’s hard to be thankful when life is filled with trouble. Sometimes we feel like God doesn’t hear our prayers for help. But Psalm 10:17 says “You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.”

Whether things are good or bad give thanks because no matter what you’re facing you are still a child of God, still deeply loved by your Heavenly Father, still filled and led by the Holy Spirit, Jesus is still King, his tomb is still empty, his will is still done, he still has a plan for your life, your sins are still forgiven, you are still called to peace and everything is going to be okay.

You can be thankful in all circumstances because your blessings aren’t based on your earthly situation, they’re based on the grace and goodness of God.

Let me pray for you:

Father,

Thank you for all you’ve given us, all you’ve brought us through and all you will do for us in the future.

We love you and praise you in Jesus’ name, amen