12th February 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.
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.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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.
PRAISE GOD I AM LIVING A LIFE OF WHOLEHEARTED GRATITUDE TO GOD, BECAUSE I KNOW I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN HERE TODAY IF GOD WAS NOT ALWAYS WITH ME FROM THE AGE OF 8 AS I REMEMBER SOME OF THE BATTLES HE FOUGHT FOR ME TO DATE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL SIR.
GRACE AND STRENGTH TO YOU SIR. SHALOM
I will be grateful to God in all circumstances. In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working ALL things 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. Thank you so much 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
Thanks so much Pastor E 🙏. More Grace And Anointing
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 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.
Hallelujah 🙌🙏
Thank you Pastor
I will choose to focus on what I have rather than what I lack because even in difficult times, God is still good.
Thank you Jesus 🙏🙏
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; now and always.
Thank you pastor for this encouraging 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 plan for me is always good.
“HALLELUJAH”
More anointing 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 Sir. More grace.
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 I chose to thank God for who he is and I thank God for my pastor resilience 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 plan for me is always good. Amen. I choose to thank GOD for who He is and not for what He does. THANK YOU JESUS 🙏
Thank you Pastor 🙏 thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.
I WILL FOCUS ON THE GOOD THINGS GOD HAS DONE RATHER THAT THAT I LACK. I WILL TRUST GOD’S PLAN.
THANK YOU JESUS PRECIOUS NAME ❤️ AMEN.
THANK YOU PAPA 😊 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 plan for me is always good.
Thank you sir
I declare I will live a life of gratitude. I will focus on what I already have and not what I lack. I will keep on trusting God to guide and lead me on in every situation…. in the name of JESUS. Amen.
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. Amen
Thank you so much Papa for this gracious 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. Amen and amen, thank you so much for this devotion Sir ✝️🌻🎆🙏🏾
*Song*
Today o, I will lift up my voice in praise/2ce
For I know you are always there for me
Almighty God, you are my all in all
NO MATTER WHAT I FACE, WHATEVER COMES MY WAY
I will praise the Lord.
I Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you
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.
Thanks Pastor for the message. 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 plan for me is always good.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.
Amennnnnnnn, thank you Pastor for this wonderful 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.
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
One of the benefits of gratitude is that it is contagious, will encourage others and spread his love.
Gratitude is being thankful even when it is difficult because there is always something to thank God for; Just think or look deeper.
Thank you papa
God bless you papa for this wonderful word today .
May the oil on your head never run dry .
Thank you sir
To show gratitude in every situation is very easy to say, but very hard to do. We always get caught up in our own lives and circumstances, and can forget to be thankful for simple fact we have life.
We should thank God for his mercy over our life, that He chose to wake you in the morning. We must also remember, that God knows best and will not burden us with more than we can bare. He may be preparing us for something and hardship is the way to do that.
I pray that i always remain thankful to God, no matter the challenge or circumstance in Jesus name
Thank you Pastor, this devotion is very timely for me. 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 plan for me is always good.
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed 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 Pastor for this wonderful 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 Pastor for this uplifting devotional. More grace in Jesus 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. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. 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 plan for me is always good.
Thank you so much Papa for this timely devotion. More increased strength Sir.
“what we have instead of what we lack, it shifts our perspective. It replaces bitterness with peace, fear with trust, and worry with hope”. Thank you so much man of God.
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 for this very uplifting devotion Pastor. I really appreciate it. ❤️🙏🏾
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 for this powerful devotion. 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.
Lord i thank you yesterday,today and tomorrow. Baba I’m grateful ohhhh.
Thank you papa
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 Pastor for this 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 pastor for this wonderful 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. 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 good.Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa,More Grace of God will forever be your portion in Jesus mighty name 🙏.
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 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.
Thank you pastor for this piece. More grace
In every situation, I will give thanks to God, knowing that He is with me and working for my good.
Hallelujah
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- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
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
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
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 Pastor.. God bless you for this word.
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 the wonderful devotion. More grace.
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 sir!
I OLUWANIFEMI 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.