"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Ephesians 5:20
Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why He has instructed us to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Him thanks (regardless of your feelings), and He gives you Joy (regardless of your circumstances). This is a spiritual act of obedience—at times, blind obedience.
Thankfulness opens your heart to His Presence and your mind to His thoughts, enabling you to see from His perspective. It is this Light of His Presence that removes the sting from adversity.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1
"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord."
—Psalm 89:15
Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why He has instructed us to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Him thanks (regardless of your feelings), and He gives you Joy (regardless of your circumstances). This is a spiritual act of obedience—at times, blind obedience.
Thankfulness opens your heart to His Presence and your mind to His thoughts, enabling you to see from His perspective. It is this Light of His Presence that removes the sting from adversity.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1
"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord."
—Psalm 89:15
