Memory Verse 2017 -- Week 18

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Abiding in Christ

 

Give thanks in all circumstances; 

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Notice this verse doesn't say to be thankful in MOST situations but in ALL. Good, bad, rainy, sunny, healthy, sick, safe, perilous, free, enslaved -- ALL. 

Does it imply that God is the one putting you in those circumstances -- especially the difficult ones? No. Now sometimes God puts us in tough places to teach us important lessons. But the whole Bible indicates that He can make good come from things that Satan intends for evil. 

Much of the New Testament encourages believers to be content in all things. We are to trust Him to lead, guide, teach, and be with us. That is something to be thankful for. 

Enjoy your week. Give thanks in all things -- like memorizing this verse!

Spend the week focusing on this scripture: 

• Read the verse in your Bible. 
• Read the passage before and after it. 
• Write it in your journal. 
• Ask the Lord to show you how it applies to your life. 
• Put it on a piece of paper and post it in a prominent place in your home so that you can see it often. 
• Put the words to music. Make up a tune or use one you already know. Singing always helps in the memory process. It's a left brain / right brain thing. 
• Always memorize the scripture reference with the verse so you can remember where to find it in the Bible.