<p>“In Every Thing Give Thanks” 1 Thessalonians 5:18</p><p>2168 εὐχαριστέω eucharisteo {yoo-khar-is-teh'-o} Meaning: 1) to be grateful, feel thankful 2) give thanks Origin: from 2170; TDNT - 9:407,1298; v Usage: AV - give thanks 26, thank 12, be thankful 1; 39</p><p>INTRO: The believer should in every aspect give thanks unto the Lord. As an athlete goes through rigorous training to strengthen their body, our hearts should be strengthened by what the Lord has done for us, so that we may be thankful in all things. Once an athlete has accomplished the goal to which they trained for, there is success. The believer should give thanks while training in this life as we’re headed home. </p><p>I. I Give Him Thanks For The Ability To Pray A) Comfort through prayer B) Consecration through prayer C) Communication through prayer</p><p>II. I Give Him Thanks For The Assurance Of Peace A) It brings rest during the storm B) It brightens every situation C) It binds the doubts brought by satan</p><p>III. I Give Him Thanks For The Abiding Presence A) His presence to guide me B) His presence to grow me C) His presence to guard me</p><p>IV. I Give Him Thanks For The Amazing Pardon A) The record is clean B) The record is closed C) The record is clear</p><p>V. I Give Him Thanks For The Anointing Power A) The power to witness B) The power to walk C) The power worship</p>