1 Thessalonians 5:18: "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Notice that God wants us to give thanks "in" everything, not "for" everything. There is a difference. He is telling us, that no matter what our circumstance or situation, we are to give Him thanks. "In everything give thanks..."

As Chuck Smith once said,"In order to give thanks in everything I must know 3 things:

1. God Loves me.
2. God is wiser than me.
3. God is in control.

If I know these three things, I can give thanks in everything."

“When joy and prayer are married their first born child is gratitude.” (Spurgeon)

So, what about you? Do you give God thanks in everything? I confess that there are times I question my circumstances; until I remember these three things.