Giving thanks in all things

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Gratitude comes easily when life is good.

When the bills are paid, the relationships are strong, and everything seems to be falling into place, it’s natural to pause and say, “Thank you, God.”

But what about when life doesn’t go our way? When the plans fall apart. When we’re walking through disappointment, uncertainty, or loss.

It’s in those moments that “give thanks in all circumstances” can feel unrealistic—or even unfair.

But this verse isn’t about pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. It’s not spiritual bypassing or forced positivity. 

It’s an invitation to cling to a deeper truth: that God is still good, even when life doesn’t feel that way.

Gratitude, at its core, is an act of trust.

It’s choosing to thank God not for all things, but in all things, believing that He’s working in ways we can’t yet see. 

When we give thanks in hardship, we’re not minimizing pain—we’re anchoring our hearts in a greater reality. 

Can you give thanks today—not because everything is perfect, but because He is?