The Blessing of Gratitude

1st April 2025

The Blessing of Gratitude

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –
1 Thess 5:18 (ESV)

Gratitude is a profound blessing that transforms our perspective and aligns our hearts with God’s will. In 1 Thess 5:18, we are reminded of the power of thanksgiving, even in the midst of life’s challenges. This verse calls us to give thanks in all circumstances, trusting in God’s sovereignty and goodness.

Gratitude is more than a response to favourable circumstances; it is an act of faith. The Apostle Paul, who wrote this verse, experienced trials, imprisonment, and hardships. Yet, his life radiated thanksgiving, teaching us that gratitude does not depend on our situation but on the steadfastness of God’s love and promises.

The Bible provides numerous examples of how gratitude unlocks blessings. When Jesus fed the five thousand in John 6:11, He gave thanks before multiplying the loaves and fishes. His gratitude preceded the miracle, showing that thanksgiving invites God’s power into our circumstances.

The psalmist writes in Psalm 100:4, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” This verse highlights how gratitude draws us closer to God, entering His presence with joy and reverence.

Thanksgiving is the key that opens the door to deeper communion with our Creator. Gratitude also cultivates contentment and peace. Philippians 4:6-7 instructs us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” When we thank God, even as we present our needs, His peace guards our hearts and minds, replacing anxiety with assurance.

As we practice gratitude, our hearts are transformed, and we begin to see God’s fingerprints in every aspect of life. Whether in abundance or adversity, thanksgiving aligns us with God’s purposes and reminds us that He is working all things for our good.

Let the blessing of gratitude fill your heart today, giving you strength to face challenges and joy to celebrate victories. May Thanksgivinging be the song of your soul, glorifying God and bringing His peace into your life.

Confession:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

40 thoughts on “The Blessing of Gratitude”

  1. Olubunmi Onilenla

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor, increased grace 🙏

  2. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.

  3. HEAVENLY FATHER, I THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNWAVERING LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS. FORGIVE ME FOR THE TIMES I HAVE FOCUSED ON MY STRUGGLES INSTEAD OF YOUR BLESSINGS. HELP ME TO CULTIVATE A HEART OF GRATITUDE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. I CHOOSE TO TRUST IN YOUR GOODNESS AND GIVE THANKS, KNOWING YOU ARE WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR MY GOOD. IN JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME, AMEN.

    Thank you so much Pastor Enoch for the Devotion. More Power To Your Elbow.
    Happy New Month BiG Papa

  4. Evangelist Margaret Jesuorobo

    “GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES; FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS FOR YOU.” –
    1 Thess 5:18 (ESV)

    CONFESSION:
    HEAVENLY FATHER, I THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNWAVERING LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS. FORGIVE ME FOR THE TIMES I HAVE FOCUSED ON MY STRUGGLES INSTEAD OF YOUR BLESSINGS. HELP ME TO CULTIVATE A HEART OF GRATITUDE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. I CHOOSE TO TRUST IN YOUR GOODNESS AND GIVE THANKS, KNOWING YOU ARE WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR MY GOOD. IN JESUS ’ NAME, AMEN.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTION SIR.
    MORE GRACE AND INCREASED STRENGTH SIR SHALOM

  5. Adelaide Nenguke

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you Pastor for the devotional.

  6. >Gratitude does not depend on our situation but on the steadfastness of God’s love and promises.
    >Gratitude unlocks blessings.

    I will be grateful because You are Sufficient 💯

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you Papa for this eye opening opportunity

  7. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen
    Thank you pastor. More grace sir 🙏

  8. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    I am blessed 🙌🏾 thank you so much pastor for your precious commitment day in day out more grace sir and God bless you and your lovely family more grace sir 🙏🏾 ❤️

  9. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much Sir. More grace than ever 🙏. Amen.

  10. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen and Ameeeeen
    More anointing sir 🙏

  11. Ifeoluwa Abraham Ayinla

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ÀMEN 🙏
    Thank you Pastor

  12. Confession:
    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. God bless and increase you Sir.

    Shalom my Father

  13. Gratitude does not depend on your situation but on the steadfastness of God’s love and promises so give it always because his steadfast love never ceases. Hallelujah

    Thank you Papa

  14. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen

  15. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you for this devotion and Happy new Month Sir

  16. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  17. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much for powerful Devotion Papa, God bless you mightily in Jesus mighty name Sir🙏🙏.

  18. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you pastor for this timely devotion

  19. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you so much Pastor for this amazing devotion🙏

  20. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa.. Increase grace sir

  21. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I Have focused on my Struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things Together for my good. In Jesus’ Mighty name, Amen.
    🙏🏼 🙏🏼
    Thank you Papa, Mama&Ministers.

  22. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you Pastor

  23. We should be grateful to God no matter our circumstances, as gratitude does not depend on our situation but on God’s love and promises. Gratitude cultivates contentment and peace, it also brings us closer to God. Thank you Pastor for the powerful devotional.

  24. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotion.

  25. In every circumstance I will be grateful to God. I will let the blessings of gratitude fill my heart today and give me strength. I will grow closer to God through my gratitude. Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional 🙏

  26. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor for this amazing devotional.May the Lord bless you mightily

  27. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional.🙏

  28. Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty.
    Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you so much Daddy for this powerful devotion. More grace and strength sir.

  29. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR LOVE. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS DEVOTION. 🙏✨️

  30. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional God bless you 🫶🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  31. Sean-Connery Ukpaka

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. thank you daddy

  32. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor

  33. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Pastor for this powerful Devotion Amen 🙏🙏

  34. Sotonwa Oluwagbenga

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa.. Increase grace sir

  35. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌

  36. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏

  37. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion, may the Lord continue to bless the works of your hands Sir.

  38. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –
    1 Thess 5:18 (ESV)

    Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
    Psa.103.2.NKJV

    Confession:
    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen

    Thanks Pastor for the message
    Happy New Month Family. Welcome to your Month of Divine Restoration

  39. Amadi Ruwhuomachi

    Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
    Thank you Jesus 😊 🙏
    Thank you, Papa and the Minister of the week. Increased grace and strength IN JESUS PRECIOUS NAME AMEN 🙏 🙌

  40. Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Forgive me for the times I have focused on my struggles instead of Your blessings. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances. I choose to trust in Your goodness and give thanks, knowing You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much for this powerful devotion.God bless you 🙏🏾

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