Give Thanks in Everything

"In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (I Thessalonians 5:18)

An example of being thankful in difficult situations is Daniel, the prophet of God, who found himself about to be thrown into a den of hungry lions. Darius the king of the Medes had been tricked into signing a decree that if someone was found petitioning anyone other than Darius he would be thrown into a den of lions. Daniel did not have to think it over.  The Bible says that when he knew the decree had been signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he had done before. (Daniel 6:4-15) 

The verse above in I Thessalonians says, "In" everything not "for" everything give thanks." Daniel was giving thanks "IN" everything.

The tricksters brought their charges to Darius and Daniel was indeed thrown into the den of lions. But Daniel was delivered. God closed the mouths of the lions.

What difficult situation are you facing? It may be a health problem, financial problem, family problem, school or vocational decision you must make.  In everything give thanks. God has promised not to leave nor forsake you.  Be thankful.