Daily Inspiration
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In All Circumstances
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
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“Give thanks in all
circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
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(1 Thessalonians
5:18, NIV)
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TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
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Are you giving thanks in
every circumstance? This might seem like a stretch at first, especially when
you are going through a season of difficulty. But notice today’s verse
doesn’t say to give thanks “for” everything, it says give thanks “in”
everything. In other words, no matter what’s going on, find something to be
thankful for. Don’t just focus on what’s wrong in your life; focus on what
God will do in your life.
When you are thankful, it
opens the door for God to move on your behalf. That’s why it says “this is
God’s will for you.” He wants you to be close to Him to receive His strength
and power by giving thanks. That’s why we should always have the attitude
that says, “God, in spite of what’s happened, I choose to be grateful. I may
be sick, but Father, thank You for being my healer. Thank you for giving me
great friends and family.” Or, “I may be struggling in my marriage, but God,
thank You for being my restorer. Thank You for giving me another sunrise.” As
you give thanks in everything, you will see God’s hand move mightily on your
behalf, and you’ll come out of that difficulty better, stronger and wiser
than before.
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Father God, today I
choose to give You thanks in all things! I know that You are a good God, and
You have good plans in store for my future. I bless You and thank You for
another day to sing Your praise in Jesus’ name! Amen.
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— Joel &
Victoria Osteen
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