Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. —I Thessalonians 5:16-18

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I. Gratitude

Reveal Answer

I Thessaloninans 5:18 - “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

• I Thessalonians 5:19 – “Quench not the Spirit.”

Psalm 22:3 – “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel.”

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II. Gratitude

Reveal Answer

I Thessaloninans 5:18 - “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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III. Gratitude

Reveal Answer

I Thessaloninans 5:18 - “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

“Some years ago, I bought a house on Gratitude Street… and I never intend to live anywhere else.” —J. Edward Kalas

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Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.

1. Why do you think God commands us to give thanks in everything? How can this command benefit us spiritually, mentally, and emotionally?
   

2. Have you experienced a time when focusing on gratitude transformed your attitude or relationships? Share your story.
   

3. Paul writes, “In everything give thanks.” What are some practical ways to give thanks during difficult times?
   

4. Are there any areas of your life where you struggle to give thanks?
   

5. What is one practical step you can take this week to develop “spiritual muscle memory” in gratitude?