1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (THE MSG)
Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Amplified Bible)
Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Contemporary English Version)
Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

It's about perception- looking at things from God's viewpoint. Things become clearer. Hope springs out when we fix our eyes on Jesus. Circumstances around us make complete sense the moment we put on the lens of Christ.

Remain hopeful. Remain grateful. In times when your surroundings turned grey and when you feel real helpless and disheartened, won't you allow this verse to bring you back in focus with God? :)