1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
I just love that no matter what, in all circumstances, we can be thankful. We can choose to look up to Jesus, and trust Him to supply our needs in even the most difficult times. Although thankfulness may not naturally be our first response in all circumstances, we can choose to be thankful anyway because God is in control. As we give God thanks, we can expect the Lord to fill our hearts with joy, and work in our lives as we honor His will above our own. A thankful heart allows us to see life from God’s perspective, even in trials. I was encouraged by this poem by Yonnie at YonnieInHisCare, “Be Thankful In Trouble”.
Have a blessed day and may God’s Spirit give you continued strength as you choose to live a life of thankfulness.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
Lovely reminder Dawn. We have to be purposeful in our thankfulness and yes, when we are, it does change our perspective on the situation and we see things through his lens.
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Thank you. Seeing things through God’s perspective makes things better.
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I have a lot to be thankful for❤️🙏🏾. Thank God for His love, mercy and loving-kindness ❤️
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Amen! He is good! ❤️
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I’m glad it says to be thankful “in” all circumstances rather than “for” all circumstances- there’s a big difference!
Thanks for the post 🙂
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I’m glad too Robert! You’re welcome 😊
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Amen. A thankful heart is what God loves and desires of us.
May we be thankful for all of Life’s blessings.
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P.S: How was the interview today?.
Awaiting the good news. 🤗❤
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It went well! Thanks for asking and praying. I should know by next week. ❤️
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Yes He does! It’s a blessing to be thankful.
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I am thankful for God’s love, compassion, grace and that God fills our hearts with hope and joy.
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Me too! What a blessing!
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Thinking thankful thought today! 🙌🏼
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Me too! 🤗
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🙂
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Life is not always honey and roses. Some days it seems like everything that could go wrong, does. But the God we serve is good no matter how we feel and He’s able to turn our situation around no matter what it looks like. What is so powerful about being thankful is it gives us the right perspective as you mentioned. Complaining and being critical does not give us an audience with God, praise does!
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Amen! He can turn things around!There is victory in our praises!
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Thankfulness is a choice, just as joyous is a choice. Since we’ve become poor hermits, we’ve become more appreciative of the splendor of our Lord and all the extraordinary gifts we receive daily.
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It is a choice. I pray we stand in awe of the Giver and not just the gifts.
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True that, Dawn! Glory to God. Give thanks with a grateful heart. “In All things give Thanks
(1 Thessalonians 5: 18).”
Thanks so much for sharing
🙏💜😇
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Amen! Glory to God. You’re welcome! 💕
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Indeed. 🙏🤣. Thanks again Dawn! 💕
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Being thankful helps me stay connected with God.
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That’s wonderful! I feel the same.
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Trust a Him with our heart, trust Him with our soul. Trust that His amazing love, will forever be our every heartbeat! Blessings!
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I love those words, learning to trust Him is an amazing journey. Blessings Warren!
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Amazing indeed, blessings!
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I’ve resolved to praise and thank God more this year and trust him for all that I need.
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Amen! You’ll be blessed even more as you do.
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Amen
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Uttering the words “thank you,” even when I don’t feel like it, always turns my focus on God. I am amazed how quickly God will turn things around once I thank Him!
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Amen. He comes to our rescue and never forsakes us in our time of need.
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These days my prayer has been(still is) a thankful heart. That’s what I want
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Amen Sheri! That’s what I want too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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