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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May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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CHOOSE TO BE THANKFUL!​​

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Devotional

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.“

Being thankful is not, or at least it should not be, a once-a-year thing. As members of God’s family we are to be thankful at all times. It is not our prerogative to choose when or what we will be thankful for.

In today’s Scripture, Paul admonishes the church at Thessalonica (as well as all of us) that we are to give thanks in everything. Do you frequently look as though you have been baptized in vinegar? That, my dear friend, is not being continually thankful.

Paul also encourages believers to pray continually. That brings us to another embarrassing question: How is your prayer life? Are you continually speaking to the Lord in prayer? It is a discipline that we need to pursue.

The last admonition in line with today’s theme is that the Lord expects us to thank Him in all circumstances. Chew on that while you are munching on your sumptuous dinner. What if you had little or nothing to eat? Would you still give thanks? That is exactly the Lord’s will in any and every circumstance. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

May God richly bless you by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ & Janelle Hansen

Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.