ALWAYS GIVE THANKS

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV

God’s will is for us to always give thanks no matter what we may be going through in life. Being thankful shapes our heart and our thinking so that we can look at the deeper things of God. When we are lost in our self-worries, we can’t see anything other than our problems. When you are thankful, you are freed from burdens and it gives you easy access to seek God.

Thanksgiving leads you into a deeper relationship with God. Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. When we apply our hearts to seek God in prayer and bring our supplications before Him, we have to back it with giving of thanks. When you put your focus on the valuable things of God, you will be at peace and the God of peace will be with you. 

Paul teaches us that when we earnestly ask God to do something special for us, we must match it with an earnest outpouring of thanks. Although the request has only just been made and the manifestation isn’t evident yet, it is appropriate to give Him thanks. Thanking Him in advance demonstrates faith. So always make sure to follow up your earnest asking with earnest giving of thanks. Make it a goal to be just as passionate in your thanksgiving as you were when you made your request.

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 5:20 NIV

Declare This: From the bottom of my heart, thank You Lord for all You have done in my life. I am externally grateful to You and I appreciate You even more for all You are about to do in Jesus name Amen.