Give Thanks   

Wednesday, July 8

Give Thanks   

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

I am always excited to be reminded of the message from Paul to the church in 1 Thessalonians 5 – ‘Rejoice. Always pray. Constantly give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you’. While it is challenging to think of constantly giving thanks in all circumstances, if God woke you up this morning that is reason enough to give thanks. Perhaps more than ever before in the last three months I have got somewhat closer to the instruction to ‘Always pray’. Praying during these times is the source of my strength, vital to remaining grounded in Christ.

When we pray and give thanks it allows the soul to remain firm in God. It is just like talking to a father, despite what circumstances say when you present it to the One who is able you are left knowing the situation is handled.

Live in the present knowing that you belong to an all-powerful, ever present and, all knowing God.

Prayer for today: Loving Father, please help me to focus as Your Word says on what is true, honorable, just pure, lovely, commendable, excellent and worthy of praise. So that I may rejoice in You and continually give thanks in all the circumstances. I cannot do this on my own, I need Your help. I need Your strength. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.