This?

I Thessalonians 5:8  in everything give thanks for this is the will of God  in Christ Jesus for you.  (emphasis mine)

If you've followed Jesus very long you have probably heard this verse quoted many times. But as I read it the word, "this" is what stuck out to me. This? What's this? Well it is exactly what your "this" may be. What thing? Everything.

It seems impossible to be thankful when things are going horribly wrong. Even when things go just a little bit wrong being thankful  can be a struggle. The key is to be constantly in prayer. That seems hard too. But if we just realize that Jesus is always with us, we can constantly, and silently whisper a quick thank you, or where is that thing?, or please help me Lord! He longs for that kind of fellowship! Realize how much your Heavenly Father loves you! What makes your heart rejoice, makes His heart rejoice. What makes you sad, makes Him sad. When you get mad or frustrated He wants to help you!





I Thessalonians 5:14- 18 NKJV Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. - See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.