Thankfulness, that's what God want

 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18


Many people interpret this verse incorrectly or misunderstand it. When the Bible says "Give thanks in all circumstances," it doesn't mean you should thank God for everything that happens to you as if He caused it. No! Not everything that happens to you comes from God.

What this verse means is thankfulness should be your habit. That’s why in other translations it uses the phrase "keep on thanking." You should be a person of gratitude, and even when challenges come, continue to be thankful to God; don’t let challenges make you start cursing and complaining to God.

The second fundamental point of this verse is that you should know that you have many reasons to thank God, even if you are facing challenges. You are not supposed to thank God for the bad things happening to you. What you should do is be grateful to God because there are still good things God has given you.

Now let me give you examples of how to be thankful. For example, if you experience a loss and lose all your possessions, instead of complaining, you should thank God for the strength, life, mind, and ability He has given you, which can help you regain what you lost. If you lose a close person or a child, thank God for their life. If it’s a parent, say, "God, I thank You because You are my parent." If it’s a child, say, "God, I thank You because You have given me many children and You will give me more." If you lose your job, don’t focus on those who plotted against you; say, "God, thank You because You will give me another job."

In every situation you go through, you have a reason to thank God. Your focus should not be on weaknesses or what you’ve lost; focus on God and thank Him because He is with you and thank Him for the things He has given you. Our verse says, *"For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you,"* meaning God wants you to be thankful even when you are going through tough times. If you do this, God will release His power and change your circumstances, giving you His blessings.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I ask You to forgive me for not being thankful and have mercy on me for allowing my heart to be filled with bitterness and complaints. Now I know You are with me, and Your goodness towards me has not ceased. I thank You for all the blessings that are still in my life. Amen

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