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  1. Jan 4, 2022 · Giving thanks to God keeps our hearts in right relationship with Him and saves us from a host of harmful emotions and attitudes that will rob us of the peace God wants us to experience (Philippians 4:6–7).

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  3. Aug 16, 2024 · When the Bible says to give thanks in all things, it asks people to thank God for blessings, both visible and invisible. When He blesses, thank Him, and thank Him for the things unseen in which Christians place their hope.

  4. May 3, 2023 · There is power in understanding what God has revealed about how He causes us to grow. His methods may be painful at times (see Hebrews 12:7–11), but the outcome is the peaceful fruit of righteousness. When our perspective is informed by His Word, giving thanks in everything makes perfect sense.

    • His Love. In 1 John, the disciple says straight out that, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). In Scripture, we see those that received and embraced His unconditional love for them humbly and joyfully thanked the Lord for it.
    • His Provision. From the earliest days of the Israelite nation, God has delivered His people from, and led them through, all sorts of trials and hardships.
    • His Word. Even before the Bible we know today existed, its teachings and truths were shared. Sometimes it spread by word of mouth, other times in written form.
    • His People. The Apostle Paul often expressed gratitude for his fellow Christians, for the encouragement and support they gave. He recognized that God was ministering to him through those believers, while giving them a chance to know the joy of serving the Lord.
  5. In giving thanks to God, we are reminded of how deeply loved we are and that there is purpose in our lives. We see the gift of all that God has provided for us, both materially and spiritually, and can rest in His continual promise of faithfulness.

  6. Sep 13, 2024 · The full verse encourages us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). It follows two other directives from Paul, including that we should also rejoice always and pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17).

  7. There’s a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God’s presence, His personal care and His perfect timing.

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