“Learn To Be Thankful For God”

(1Thess. 5:18) “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” It has been said that the happiest people in the world are those that are thankful, and they are happier because they have learned to trust the Lord in every circumstance in life. If we by faith come to the place where we believe that everything happens for a purpose (Rom. 8:28), then by faith we will be able to thank the Lord even when bad times come our way. For some reason many of us believe that if we are faithful to God, then only good things will happen to us, but that's not always true. God wants all of us to see that both good and bad things happen to all men alike, but the difference between those that are thankful and those that are not, is simply in their ability to trust God's will and Word. Brethren, God is there for you every hour and every minute, and especially during those times that you hurt so deeply that you can't find comfort. Jesus promises us grace in our greatest times of need. So yes, thank God for the good things in life, but learn to trust God while in the bad, and be thankful for His ever present presence, and promises during those times of need. Learn to be thankful for God “in every- thing!”