Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful.          Colossians 3:15

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.          1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.        1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Joy & Gratitude Are Siblings

16Rejoice always.        1 Thessalonians 5:16

Prayer & Praise Activate Gratitude

17Pray continually.            1 Thessalonians 5:17

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.          Philippians 4:6-7

Gratitude Changes Your Atmosphere

18Give thanks in all circumstances.        1 Thessalonians 5:18a

4Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.       Psalm 100:4

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.        Psalm 23:6   

Speak It Then See It

18Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.       1 Thessalonians 5:18

23Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.           Mark 11:23

Action Steps:

1. Start your day with thanks. 2. Write a gratitude list each week. 3. Speak gratitude into your relationships. 4. Turn complaints into prayers.