Thanks be to God!

We also know under what circumstances we are to give thanks. When we experience God's special and particular favor we should thank God. When we see a beautiful sunset: thank God. When we receive a special gift: thank God. When we are healed: thank God.  We must also thank God in difficult circumstances. "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus," says Paul. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) We thank God for his providential care, gracious love, mercy, faithfulness, and gift of salvation through faith in Jesus. Those gifts don't disappear when circumstances go poorly.