Give Thanks In All Circumstances

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

“In All Things Give Thanks: A Story From a Man and His Dog”, Craig Conover tells the story of a stranger he met while he was working at a car lot: “He told me that he has always heard that we should give thanks in all things, which he didn’t truly understand until 6 months earlier when his wife who had been his best friend unexpectedly passed away. They had been happily married for 54 years. It absolutely left him blindsided, since there was no warning. The scripture he had heard his whole life kept popping in his head. “Give thanks in ALL things.” This was something he had always done…but now? During the most painful, difficult time of his life? He decided to try it, to follow the council of the Lord. He starts each morning on his knees thanking the Lord for his beautiful wife and the wonderful years they got to spend together. He said every morning, while thanking the Lord for his wife; he sobs tears of joy. He is able to feel joy and happiness during the hardest trial of his life. He shared that he doesn’t think he could survive without his prayers of gratitude. He misses her so much, but he starts his day with happy filled memories instead of grief and it carries him to the next day.
He looked at me and with all the sincerity he could muster said, ‘IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS!’”

During times of hurt, focus on Jesus and give Him thanks.

If you have lost a loved one or a friend, give thanks to God that he or she was a part of your life.

“I’m thankful for Thanksgiving…as it helps me refocus on gratitude…pushing all my blessing to the top of my vision.” – Sherri Jorgensen

“giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” – Ephesians