The Attitude God Wants: A Thankful Life

In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Pastor Steve teaches that thankfulness is not a seasonal attitude but the daily posture God desires for every believer. A thankful heart is the natural expression of a life transformed by Christ, and it is fueled by continual joy and constant prayer. Pastor Pettis shows why unthankfulness is a spiritual warning sign, how only the redeemed can truly give thanks, and why gratitude is a conscious decision rooted in God’s sovereign purpose rather than our changing circumstances. When we fix our eyes on Christ, remember the gospel, and refuse to let troubles silence our praise, thankfulness becomes the most natural thing in the world.