1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CBS – Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:19, 20 CSB – Speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

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Luke 17:11-19 CSB – While traveling to Jerusalem, He passed between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered a village, ten men with leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance and raised their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When He saw them, He told them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And while they were going, they were cleansed. But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. He fell facedown at His feet, thanking Him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, ‘Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?’ And He told him, ‘Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.’

Unrealistic Expectations

John 16:33 CSB – You will have suffering in this world.

Affluence

Proverbs 30:8, 9 CSB – Give me neither poverty nor wealth; feed me with the food I need. Otherwise, I might have too much and deny you, saying, “Who is the Lord?”

Negative Influences

Proverbs 13:20 CSB – The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

1 Corinthians 15:33 CSB – Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’

Unfair Comparisons

2 Corinthians 10:12 CSB – For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding.

See God’s Generosity All Around You

James 1:17 CSB – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Psalm 24:1 CSB – The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord.

Psalm 103:2 CSB – My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits.

Bonhoeffer said, “It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich!”

Psalm 103:2 CSB – My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits.

Think About Others

Decide to Give Thanks in Every Situation

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB – Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything.