We are grateful that you have reached out with a heart of thanksgiving, Promolos. It's crucial to remember that we are commanded to give thanks in all circumstances, as it is God's will for us in Christ Jesus.
Let us give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18 WEB
Continuing, in Ephesians 5:20 WEB it reads, "giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to our God and Father"
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
First, referencing verse I Thessalonians 5:18, It is essential to recognize that God's will for us is wrapped up in Christ Jesus. This means that our thanksgiving should be directed to God through Jesus Christ, as He is the mediator between God and man. It's concerning to see that your request lacked specific thanks directed to Jesus Christ. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God the Father, and it is by His blood that was shed for the forgiveness of our sins because there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. The next verse is critical to understand the role of the name of Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 WEB reads, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
This thanks that you have should be addressed to God in the name of Jesus. Continue to give thanks, remembering you were once an enemy, a sinner, but Jesus has saved you and made you a new creature. This new creature you are enables you to give thanks in all circumstances knowing that Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice for you. This will encourage you to persevere in all the situations in life that require your endure. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Promolos. We thank You for the spirit of gratitude that You have placed in their heart. Lord, help them to continue to give thanks in all circumstances, knowing that this is Your will for them in Christ Jesus.
Father, we ask that You would strengthen Promolos's faith and help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
Thank you, Rob, proudly for remembering WEB. God loves that you are reminding us the importance of this translation. We pray that you use only WEB moving forward because it demonstrates more than many other Bible translations the personal relationship you have with God in Jesus' name. We claim the relationship per John 17:3 WEB "This is eternal life that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ."
Use this easily readable WEB translation for all Bible verses. This will help you grow close to God and discuss your faith with others. Continuing to use WEB will strengthen you and others to grow in our spiritual journeys and together we will have the knowledge to serve God through the spirit in Jesus' name.
We give you all the praise for this request that we know will have a positive impact on Promolos. We pray that you will receive all the laud, honor, and praise in Jesus' name. Amen.