Ephesians 5:20 "always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God" ...'giving thanks' is eucháristos = being thankful, grateful - actually the obligation of being thankful to someone for a favor done (from eú = well + charízomai = to grant, give). Christian eucháristos comes from perfect submission to the will of God, knowing He is working all things together for good (Ro 8:28, 29).
Thank you, Lord, for the new writing assignments coming in.
Thank you for the spring weather that is bringing the family out of the cabin fever stage.
Thank you for the great Bible teaching we're getting at church.
Thank you for the chance to teach students at the Sunday night Bible study.
Thank you for Jill being so caring and loving.
Thank you for You.
