Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances…”
Reflection
A Reformed understanding of thanksgiving begins with recognizing that God ordains all things—the joyful, the confusing, the painful, and the unexpected. We do not give thanks for evil, but we give thanks in every circumstance because none of our experiences fall outside the sovereign care of our Father. Gratitude is not rooted in how we feel today, but in who God is eternally.
God’s sovereignty frees us from fear, anchors us in assurance, and teaches us that gratitude flows from trust in His wise and loving rule.
Application
• List three difficult areas right now where God is calling you to trust Him.
• Pray for grace to give thanks in those situations, even before you see their resolution.
Prayer
Lord, You reign over every detail of my life. Help me give thanks in all circumstances, trusting Your sovereign goodness even when I don’t understand Your ways. Amen.
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