This powerful message challenges us to move beyond conditional gratitude to unconditional praise, even in the midst of our storms. Drawing from Philippians 4 and James 1, we're reminded that joy isn't a reaction to our circumstances—it's a spiritual decision we must make daily. The teaching distinguishes between natural gratitude (being thankful when things go our way) and godly gratitude (praising God regardless of our situation). We learn that Paul and Silas praised God while shackled in prison, demonstrating that our predicament should never determine our praise. The message emphasizes a crucial distinction: we give God praise IN everything, not FOR everything. When sickness comes, we don't thank God for the disease; we praise Him because He's bigger than it. When finances get tight, we don't celebrate the lack; we worship the God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills. This teaching reveals that gratitude in trials is actually a declaration that the unseen realm is more real to us than what we see with our eyes. It's in adversity that our faith grows strongest, releasing perfection into every part of our being until there's nothing missing and nothing lacking. The process is simple but profound: pray about it, believe you receive, thank God, then peace follows. This tranquil state of soul becomes our reality when we trust His wisdom more than our own understanding. We pray this message blesses you and gives you the strength you need to do and be all that God has called you to do and be! Leave a comment below letting us know how this message impacted you today, we'd love to chat with you! #RelevantChurch #SoThankful #Gratitude #Thanks #PastorChrisSarno #OnlineChurch #RelevantChurchDaytonaBeach #Church #ChurchOnline #RelevantChurchFlorida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Give: Text to Give: Text your amount to 888-364-4483 Online Giving: Visit our website http://www.relevantfl.org/giving to give via debit, credit, or ACH Mail It In: Send gift Via USPS to 920 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @RelevantChurch Relevant Church Website: https://www.relevantfl.org/ Relevant Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevant_fl/ Relevant Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelevantFL Relevant Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relevant_fl Relevant Church App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1615804850?fbclid=IwAR3aHqo_6kr8Tzd_JK6xihjfJkVk6j7-iqITDj1u1wFicDLn6g6C29gL3LY Rkidz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkidzfl Relevant Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevantflyouth/ Relevant Church Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nUtPIkecEehfstUWWPIVU?si=QBMEtu85SyuU3FxRM1X7lg&nd=1 Pastor Chris Sarno's Website: https://www.chrissarno.tv/ Chris Sarno App: http://www.chrissarno.tv/app -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture References: Psalm 67 Galatians 5:22 Philippians 4:4-6 1 John 5:14-15 Mark 11:24 1 Thessalonians 5:18 James 1:2-3 Colossians 3:2 Proverbs 3:5-7 Ephesians 3:20 1 John 4:4 Hebrews 4:16 Nehemiah 8:10 Luke 12:48 Revelation 21:21 Revelation 3:20 Acts 16:25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, November 9th 2025 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church So Thankful | Week 2 | Sunday, November 9th 2025 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church