12th January 2025
Living a Life of Gratitude
Key Verse:
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you” when someone does something nice for you. Living a life of gratitude means having a heart that continually recognises and appreciates all that God has done for you, regardless of the circumstances. It’s about focusing on what you have, not what you lack, and trusting that God’s will for your life is good—even when things aren’t perfect.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are told to give thanks in all circumstances, not necessarily for all circumstances. This means even when life gets hard, when things don’t go the way we expected, we can still choose to be thankful. It’s easy to be grateful when life is going smoothly—when the job is going well, the bills are paid, and relationships are thriving. But what about when things are tough? When you’re facing sickness, financial struggles, or challenges in your relationships?
The Apostle Paul, who wrote this letter to the Thessalonians, knew a lot about hardships. He was shipwrecked, imprisoned, beaten, and faced constant opposition for his faith. Yet, in Philippians 4:11-12, Paul writes that he had learned to be content in every situation, whether in plenty or in need. His secret? A heart of gratitude, grounded in the trust that God was with him through it all. Paul understood that even in difficult times, God was still good, and there was always something to be thankful for.
. Think of someone going through a tough time—maybe battling illness or grieving the loss of a loved one. In the midst of the pain, this person chooses to focus on the support they have, the moments of joy in the small things, or the strength God gives them to keep moving forward. That’s a life of gratitude. It doesn’t deny the hard moments but chooses to find blessings and thank God for them.
Living a life of gratitude also means not taking the simple things for granted. Every day, God blesses us in ways that we might overlook. The roof over your head, the food on your table, the breath in your lungs—these are all gifts from God. When we stop and acknowledge them, we begin to see the countless ways God is working in our lives.
Gratitude also has the power to change our hearts and minds. When we focus on what we have instead of what we lack, it shifts our perspective. It replaces bitterness with peace, fear with trust, and worry with hope. In the same way, when we are thankful, it becomes contagious. It encourages others and spreads God’s love in ways we may never fully understand.
Confession:
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you Pastor for the powerful devotional. More grace sir .
I DECLARE THAT I WILL LIVE A LIFE OF GRATITUDE. IN EVERY SITUATION, I WILL GIVE THANKS TO GOD, KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH ME AND WORKING FOR MY GOOD. I WILL CHOOSE TO FOCUS ON WHAT I HAVE RATHER THAN WHAT I LACK, AND I WILL TRUST THAT GOD’S PLANS FOR ME ARE ALWAYS GOOD.
HALLELUJAH
Thank You Pastor E, HAPPY SUNDAY.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to GOD, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than I lack , and I will trust that GOD’S plan for me is always good 💯
Thank you Papa 🙏, thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength. Amen
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you pastor for this inspiring devotional. More grace sir 🙏
I DECLARE THAT I WILL LIVE A LIFE OF GEATITUDE. IN EVERY SITUATION, I WILL GIVE THANKS TO GOD, KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH ME AND WORKING FOR MY GOOD. I WILL CHOOSE TO FOCUS ON WHAT I HAVE RATHER THAN WHAT I LACK AND I WILL TRUST THAT GOD’S PLAN FOR ME IS ALWAYS GOOD.
THANK YOU JESUS 😊 💓
THANK YOU PAPA AND THE MINISTER OF THE WEEK.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Amen 🙏
Thank you Pastor
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Happy Sunday Family
I declare I will always be grateful to God in all circumstances. I will always trust God because I know that His Plan for me is always good . I will always be thankful to God for the small small things I enjoy every day of my life. God I am thankful.
Confession:
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. God bless you Sir
Shalom my Father
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. Greater grace sir
I declare that l will a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good.
I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you so much Pastor. God bless you Sir.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you massively Papa, increased grace.
In all things, I give thanks.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa, God bless you Sir 🙏🔥.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS UPLIFTING DEVOTIONAL.🙏
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
I am very grateful Lord you are indeed a KIND and LORD of Lord over my life. Thank you my pastor ALAMU for answering the call of Jesus christ 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️ 💕
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good. Amen. Thank you Pastor for this uplifting devotional.🙏
I pray for a heart of gratitude, grounded in the trust that God was with him through it all. I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotion 🙏🏼❤️
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good and to increase me.
Thank you so much Papa and God richly bless you Sir.
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
Thank you so much Daddy more grace and strength sir.
I declare that I will live a life of gratitude. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good. I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack, and I will trust that God’s plan for me is always good.
“Ameeeeen ”
Thank you so much sir 🙏
When you are thankful your tank will be full. It is a source of income. He who is grateful has the chance of getting more.
Thank you so much sir.