Give Thanks to God Always

“Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CEV)

No matter what you go through in life, always remember to give thanks to God. There may be moments when it seems like nothing is working for your good, but as long as you still have breath, understand that God is not done with you yet. Choosing thanksgiving in difficult times is a powerful declaration of faith—it acknowledges God’s sovereignty and faithfulness even before the breakthrough comes.

Through thanksgiving, God turns our bad moments into testimonies, our trials into triumphs, and our pain into purpose.

Thanksgiving is also an expression of faith in God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Scripture reminds us that people of faith remained thankful even in the toughest situations, and God intervened in their lives to rescue them.

A clear example is the three Hebrew boys—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Despite seeing how intensely heated the fiery furnace was, they chose not to complain or compromise their faith. Instead, they stood firm, trusting God completely. And the God who is always faithful came to their rescue. Jesus Himself was present with them in the fire and turned their situation around for their good.

Another powerful example is Deacon Stephen. Even while being stoned to death, he chose to thank God and interceded for his murderers. Among them was Saul, who later became Paul—the greatest missionary of all time. Though Stephen died, by faith we know that he now rests in glory with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

May we learn to give thanks to God always, knowing that He is faithful and that nothing we endure is ever wasted in His hands.

Bible References: Job 1:21; Psalm 107:1; Lamentations 3: 22 - 23; Habakkuk 3:17 - 19; Luke 22:19; John 6:11; Acts 16: 25 - 26; Philippians 4: 6 - 7; Revelation 7:12.