Give Thanks

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Today's Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV): "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

The Apostle Paul’s exhortation to the Thessalonian church is a clear call to cultivate a lifestyle marked by thanksgiving in all situations—joyful or trying. Gratitude is more than polite words or a seasonal emotion; it is the daily posture of a heart that recognizes the goodness and sovereignty of God. Unlike fleeting happiness, thankfulness is rooted in trusting God’s character and faithfulness, regardless of what surrounds us.

Today’s world is often marked by complaint and discontent, yet the Word calls us to give thanks as the antidote to bitterness and anxiety. Giving thanks, even in difficulty, shifts our focus from what we lack to the abundant grace we receive. When Paul says, "in every thing give thanks," he is not ignoring pain or struggle, but inviting us to see God’s hand weaving purpose through every circumstance.

Why insist on such gratitude? Because thankfulness nurtures humility and deepens faith. When we offer praise amid hardships, we affirm God’s presence and purposes are greater than our own understanding. True thanksgiving does not depend on perfect conditions, but springs from hearts confident in God’s love and promises.

The solution to a complaining or discouraged spirit is not forced optimism, but authentic praise to God for who He is, and gratitude for what He already has done. The Apostle Paul points us to the fact that this is the will of God. What is the will of God? An attitude transformed by Christ, of which gratitude is the constant response to God's unchanging grace in a constantly changing world.

The Lord is inviting us to daily thanksgiving—not as a burden but as a blessing that draws us close. Let every circumstance become a platform to acknowledge God’s goodness. Practicing gratitude reinvigorates faith and opens our eyes to gifts we often overlook. May we be a people known not for grumbling, but for gratitude, whose hearts overflow in every season.

Action Steps: Count your blessings today, small and great; reflect on God’s faithfulness in your life. Replace complaints with prayers of thanks. Express appreciation to God and to those around you. Intentionally thank God in times of challenge as well as in plenty, trusting His wisdom and love.

Quote for the Day: "Thankfulness is the soil in which joy grows. A grateful heart sees miracles in the ordinary." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Gracious Father, thank You for Your endless goodness and love. Forgive me for my ingratitude and moments when I focus more on my burdens than Your blessings. Renew in me a spirit of thanksgiving that honors You in every situation. May I ever delight in Your will, giving thanks always, through Christ my Lord. Amen.

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Thank you for walking this journey of faith and gratitude. For more encouragement on thankfulness, read: Psalm 103:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15.

With grateful prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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