Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Day 6: February 22^nd Friday

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Read this verse from 1 Thessalonians.  We read this same verse yesterday as we practiced praying without ceasing.  Today we’ll focus on giving thanks in all circumstances.

For a moment clear your mind.  Sit quietly and breathe deeply.

Think of a time in your life when you did not want to thank God.

Ask God to bring this memory to the surface.  How did you feel? What was the situation? 

Now ask God to show you how you could have thanked God in that moment.  How would that have changed the situation?  Why do you think Paul tells us to give thanks in ALL circumstances?  Ask God to show you the answer to this question. 

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