Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We are to rejoice, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks. What a way to live for God! It is more than encouraging to see this as an attitude that Christians should have.

It is too easy to look at our burdens and focus on them “always,” groan about our problems without ceasing, and in everything wonder “Why is life making things so tough?”

That is the wrong type of attitude.

We should be always praising God (also being honest if you are hurting about stuff too though) and I wonder. What does the bible say in giving thanks?

I looked that up wondering myself. Is there an aspect about it we might not know?

Here’s something I found while searching:

Here’s the definition: “Acknowledging what is right about God in praise and thanksgiving” (1 Chr. 16:34). It can also mean a right acknowledgment of self before God in confessing sin (Lev. 26:40). … “To show oneself grateful, to be thankful, to give thanks.” It is used in a religious sense with or without reference to God.

Note: Excerpts from article “The Word Walk: Thanksgiving in the Bible.” Source: handfordsentinel.com

We must always acknowledge the righteousness in God in our praising. Hmm I should check out the Leviticus reference to delve deeper in that as well. But also we should be in the right way, grateful be genuinely thankful and to give thanks.

These parts to his verse seem like a key to an example of one living for Him. Praise God!