1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Today’s Verse for May 2, 2025 Friday

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

Reflection on Today's Verse

Gratitude isn’t just for the good days. It’s also for the messy ones, the ones where nothing goes right, and even the ones that feel like a rerun of disappointment. God isn’t asking us to pretend life is perfect. He’s inviting us to find Him in everything. Not for everything, but in everything.

Thankfulness shifts our eyes. It keeps us from drowning in what’s missing and helps us see what’s still there—grace, breath, hope, His presence. Gratitude doesn’t change the situation, but it changes us. It softens the heart, silences the grumbling, and makes room for peace to settle in.

So today, even if life feels upside down, say thank You. Not because it’s easy. Because He’s still good.

Personal Prayer

Lord, tTeach me how to say thank You, even when I don’t feel like it. Not out of habit, but from a heart that remembers You’re still in control. When life is loud and messy, help me pause and see Your hand—even in the chaos.

Give me eyes that notice the small blessings, the quiet mercies I usually miss. Help me trust that Your will isn’t just for the easy days, but for all of it—the struggle, the waiting, the letting go.

Remind me that gratitude is not about ignoring the hard things, but about leaning into You through them. Let my thankfulness become a habit that anchors me in Your love. Amen.