In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thes 5:18 

I pray that you had a blessed and encouraging worship with your local church on the Lord’s Day. We honor God when we come into His presence to give Him our praise and thanksgiving. The cares of the world seem to fade when we join with other saints in worship and hear God speak to our hearts through the reading of scripture and preaching the word of God. What happens each time the saints of God gather together in the local church is nothing short of amazing. God cares for His body and His beloved bride. He is faithful to His word and to His people. And for that we give Him praise and thanksgiving. The scripture reminds us to “give thanks” beyond the local church service. We are encouraged to continue to worship long after the church songs, hymns, and services are complete. The child of God has the privilege and personal relationship with All-mighty God through His Son Jesus Christ to experience Him in every aspect of life and “in every thing give thanks.” When you awake, “Give thanks.” When you walk, “Give thanks.” When you work, “Give thanks.” When you want for something, and wait for an answer to prayer, “Give thanks.” Even when you wonder, stray, and struggle with temptation, “Give thanks.” Yes, “in every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” My friend, our God is an awesome God and desires that you know Him and know that He is present with you at every occasion and experience in your life, and for that you can “Give thanks.” Know that He works in you, through you, and all about you, for “The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: Forsake not the works of thine own hands.” (Ps 138:8). Whatever the situation or circumstance of life, give Him thanks. Father thank You for Your love and Your faithfulness. I give You praise, for You are worthy. I give You thanks that Your will be done. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.