1 Thessalonians 5:18
"In every thing give thanks"
In Romans 8:28 we read one of God's promises to us: "All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Do you believe this promise of God? If so, you logically acknowledge the reasonableness of the following command of God in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "In everything give thanks: for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
Have you learned to say, "Thank you Lord," when your heart is broken because of the loss of a loved one? Do you thank God when your body is racked with pain? When you receive a "Dear John" letter terminating a love relationship? When you have financial reverses? When you fail an exam? When a member of you family is called to a combat zone? Do you thank God when you are discriminated against personally, religiously or racially?
You may say that only a fool would give thanks to God under such circumstances. No, not if all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. If God has commanded us to give thanks, there is a reason for it. And let me tell you, as one who has had some experience in in this area, this proved to be one of my most valuable lessons I would ever Learn. The lesson of saying; "Thank You God" even when things would go wrong. So again; "I Think You God"
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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