Thankfulness: A Daily Habit to Turn Your Situations Around

Bill Johnson emphasizes the importance of thankfulness as a daily habit that transforms our situations and aligns us with God’s will. He teaches that cultivating gratitude, even in difficult circumstances,...

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Thankfulness: A Daily Habit to Turn Your Situations Around

Bill Johnson emphasizes the importance of thankfulness as a daily habit that transforms our situations and aligns us with God’s will. He teaches that cultivating gratitude, even in difficult circumstances, connects us to God’s hope and helps us overcome challenges by trusting in His ability to work all things for our good. Pastor Johnson illustrates how choosing to give thanks in everything allows us to bypass the limitations of our emotions and reconnect with God’s heart. His message encourages us to focus on gratitude rather than our needs, which enables us to pray with purpose and clarity. While we don’t give thanks for evil, we can give thanks in everything when we trust that God is working all things together for our good.

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Presenter : Bill Johnson
Organization : Bethel Church
Posted On : Dec 12, 2024
Length : 38m 12s
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Publisher : Bethel Church

00:06:49
1 Timothy 4:1-5
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
1 Timothy 4:1-5
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1 Timothy 4:1-5
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, givi...
00:08:53
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:23

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Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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The Hebrew word for sin,...
The Hebrew word for sin, "chata”, means to miss the mark.
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The Hebrew word for sin,...
The Hebrew word for sin, "chata”, means to miss the mark.
00:09:13
John 14:10-12
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
John 14:10-12
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John 14:10-12
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you...
00:09:20
1 Kings 8:10-11
10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,
11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
1 Kings 8:10-11
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1 Kings 8:10-11
10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the ...
00:09:56
John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
John 17:4

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John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
00:10:04
John 14:16-18
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
John 14:16-18
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John 14:16-18
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you f...
00:10:25
John 16:13-15
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
John 16:13-15
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John 16:13-15
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not...
00:10:57
John 3:19-20
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 3:19-20
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John 3:19-20
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather th...
00:11:27
Romans 8:1-4
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:1-4
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Romans 8:1-4
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the f...
00:12:13
John 15:1-4
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
John 15:1-4
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John 15:1-4
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit h...
00:12:33
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of...
00:14:25
2 Corinthians 12:5-10
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:5-10
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2 Corinthians 12:5-10
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though...
00:14:59
Nehemiah 12:31-40
31 Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:
32 And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
33 And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,
34 Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
35 And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:
36 And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.
37 And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.
38 And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;
39 And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.
40 So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
Nehemiah 12:31-40
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Nehemiah 12:31-40
31 Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them t...
00:15:58
Psalms 77:2-3
2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
Psalms 77:2-3
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Psalms 77:2-3
2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refu...
00:16:36
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4

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Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
00:19:10
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of...
00:19:59
Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your req...
00:21:33
Psalms 77:12
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
Psalms 77:12

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Psalms 77:12
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
00:23:06
Matthew 6:31-32
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Matthew 6:31-32
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Matthew 6:31-32
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal sh...
00:23:41
1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
1 Timothy 4:1

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1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving...
00:25:11
Matthew 10:39
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Matthew 10:39

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Matthew 10:39
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
00:25:22
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12

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Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to th...
00:26:11
Hebrews 12:6
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Hebrews 12:6

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Hebrews 12:6
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
00:26:33
1 Timothy 4:3
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
1 Timothy 4:3

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1 Timothy 4:3
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received wit...
00:27:51
Genesis 3:4-6
4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
Genesis 3:4-6
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Genesis 3:4-6
4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ...
00:28:36
1 Timothy 4:4
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
1 Timothy 4:4

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1 Timothy 4:4
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
00:29:20
1 Timothy 4:5
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
1 Timothy 4:5

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1 Timothy 4:5
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
00:29:40
1 Corinthians 8:1-7
1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Corinthians 8:1-7
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1 Corinthians 8:1-7
1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth u...
00:30:22
John 17:17-22
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
John 17:17-22
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John 17:17-22
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even ...
00:31:21
Acts 10:9-20
9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
Acts 10:9-20
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Acts 10:9-20
9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the ...
00:33:01
Philippians 4:11-12
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Philippians 4:11-12
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Philippians 4:11-12
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to b...
00:35:19
See the book "Power in...
See the book "Power in Praise" by Merlin R. Carothers.
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See the book "Power in...
See the book "Power in Praise" by Merlin R. Carothers.
00:36:21
Psalms 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psalms 100:4

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Psalms 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and b...