“Thank God!”
I’ve said this. You’ve said this. Most likely, we’ve heard unbelievers say: “Thank God.”
We definitely thank God for blessings and rescue. But how often do we thank Him for a hardship, or for a less-than-desired outcome? I bet unbelievers never do.
We are told to thank Him in everything, apparently good things, and apparently bad things.
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father … (Ephesians 5:20)
Why we can thank God
We can confidently thank God in all circumstances because we know Him. We know He is sovereign, and we know He loves us, believers in Christ.
His love guarantees He wants the best for us. His sovereignty ensures His best happens.
Becoming more thankful
As we know Him better and better, and trust Him more and more, giving Him thanks becomes a way of life.
Reminding yourself to be thankful helps.
But to fundamentally develop a character of thanks requires knowing Him and trusting Him. Let’s resolve to learn what He says about Himself (the Bible), believe what He says, and trust Him.
In everything give thanks.
