THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!​​ – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Devotional

THANKFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Devotional

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Scripture to produce an original song entitled, “Thankful in All Circumstances!” based on 1 Thessalonians which is especially timely with Thanksgiving. Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Thankful in All Circumstances
(inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)

Verse 1
When the morning light is rising
Or the night feels cold and tough,
When the road is bright with blessings
Or the path is long and rough—
There’s a whisper from the Savior,
Soft but steady as it rings:
“Be thankful in all circumstances,
I am working in all things.”

Chorus
I will praise You in the sunshine,
I will praise You in the rain.
I will thank You in my laughter,
I will thank You in my pain.
For this is Your will and purpose
For the ones You have redeemed—
To be thankful in all circumstances,
Trusting in Your care.

Verse 2
When Your answer seems so quick,
Or I’m sifting through the sand,
When the valley seems unending
Yet You guide me by the hand—
Hope is like a desert oasis,
Faith is learning how to sing:
“Be thankful in all circumstances,
For I’m held by Christ my King.”

Chorus
I will praise You in the sunshine,
I will praise You in the rain.
I will thank You in my laughter,
I will thank You in my pain.
For this is Your will and purpose
For the ones You have redeemed—
To be thankful in all circumstances,
Trusting in Your care.

Bridge
In the heartbreak, in the waiting,
In the joy that grace will bring—
You are faithful, You are present,
Lord, You’re the thread in everything.
So I’ll lift my hands in worship
Through the sorrow and the spring—
Be it storm or be it stillness,
I’ll be thankful as I sing.

Final Chorus
I will praise You in the sunshine,
I will praise You in the rain.
I will thank You in my laughter,
I will thank You in my pain.
For this is Your will and purpose
For the ones You have redeemed—
To be thankful in all circumstances,
Jesus, teach my heart.

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