In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-20
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5:18 Be thankful: God is sovereign and can redeem any situation (Rom 8:28).
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Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
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