I will get close to God through gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Did you know that being thankful in life is a choice – a choice that can shift our attitude in big ways in how things go for us in life!

The key verse tells us to be thankful in all circumstances. Now, let’s admit it, sometimes it’s hard to find the strength to be thankful, especially when things aren’t going our way and we’re down on life. But God is telling us that’s when we need to be the most thankful.

Thankfulness is not dependant on our circumstances; it’s about deciding to look to God, because He is good. Thankfulness refocuses us. If we’re not giving thanks and we don’t have a heart of gratitude, its human nature to look at our circumstances. And the more we look at our circumstances the more despondent and anxious we become. But if we choose to be thankful it shifts our focus away from all that negativity to the answer, which is God.

Psalms 116:12 says, ‘What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me?" God is looking for a heart of gratitude from us today. That doesn’t mean when things are going bad, we are fake about it and say a measly thank you. It’s about knowing when things are going bad, we serve a God who is bigger than our circumstance.

Whenever you feel discontented, think over your blessings and be grateful for what God has done for you. When thankfulness flows, so does joy, and the joy of the Lord is our strength!

Prayer: God, thank You that You are good, and for everything You have done for me. No matter what circumstance I may be going through right now, I thank You that You will be there for me. Create a heart of gratitude in me today and help me be forever appreciative of Your goodness. In Jesus name, Amen.

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