Word For The 27th Week Of 2018

Topic: Thanksgiving- The Will Of God

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I welcome you to the start of a new month and the second half of this year. To start this half, the LORD would have us to be reminded of a key instruction in the scriptures concerning the will of God.

When we are faced with decisions, we often seek to know the will of God and it is very important that we know what this will of God is. In the text for this week, we see obviously what the LORD wants us to do as His will in everything we find ourselves- give thanks!

Thanksgiving is the will of God for us in any situation. When you don't know how to react, give thanks for it is the will of God. Thanksgiving is very certain to be at the center of God's will for us everything. It is often said that you can never praise amiss. It is true.

Yes, there are unpalatable circumstances that you would be unreasonable to be giving thanks for, however, the bible says we should give thanks in all things and not for all things. You may not give thanks for an accident that occurred, but inside the accident, there are still many reasons to give thanks.

I urge you to give thanks to God concerning every circumstance that you find yourself. It is the will of God.

Have a great week

The Coming Of The Lord Is Near

Your Brother,
Olaniyi 'Lanre

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