The One Thing God Wants You to Remember Today
The One Thing God Wants You to Remember Today
1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances.”
The preacher reminds us that this is not just advice — it is God’s clear will for our lives. You don’t have to search for God’s will here. Scripture already reveals it.
1. What Does “In All Circumstances” Really Mean?
The Bible calls us to give thanks not only when life feels good, but also when we face:
Difficult seasons
Loss, sickness, and disappointment
Family struggles and personal failures
Emotional valleys and unexpected challenges
God does not create tragedy, but He can bring beauty from ashes and transform every painful moment into something meaningful.
2. Why Should We Give Thanks Even When We Hurt?
Gratitude in hard times changes us. Through trials, we learn to:
Walk closer with God
Depend on His strength, not our own
Discover His presence in the dark
Grow into who He created us to be
We may resist pain, but it’s often in the valley where God draws nearest.
3. The Story of John Howland on the Mayflower
The preacher shares the remarkable true story of John Howland, a pilgrim on the Mayflower:
A storm threw him overboard.
He grabbed a rope floating in the water.
The crew pulled him back to life.
From this one man who should have died, over 1 million descendants were born, including:
Margaret Thatcher
The Bush family
The Baldwin family
This powerful story shows that God can use a single storm to shape history.
Every storm you survive has purpose. God never wastes pain.
4. Gratitude Is Not a Feeling — It’s a Decision
Giving thanks is not something we wait to “feel.” It’s a choice to:
Recognize God’s presence
Trust His plan
Believe He is working even when we cannot see it
Gratitude is an act of obedience, and obedience opens the door to peace.
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