There’s the true story of a mother who asked her 4 yr. old son to say the prayer before the meal. The family all bowed their heads and they waited… and they waited. After a few moments of silence, the mum looked over at the boy. The boy looked first at her and then at his father, then back to her again. They said, “I’m certain that there is something that you can be thankful for, what about the food tonight?” Finally, he said, "But if I thank God for the broccoli, won’t he know I’m lying?"

Being thankful isn’t always easy to do, because there are a lot of things we’re just not that thankful for. But what do we do when we read these words from the Bible; “to be thankful in all circumstances” 1Thessalonians 5:18. Paul, who wrote these words, is convinced that in any and all circumstances, God was at work on behalf of his people Romans 8:28. What about us? Are we genuinely convinced that,” God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them?”

How we answer those questions are going to determine how thankful we are in life. If we can find things to be thankful for, in any circumstances, it shows people what we think about God. That we know deep down that; “everything comes from God and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.” Romans 11:36. I pray that this is something we all can all demonstrate in our lives. What are you thankful for?

This month we are celebrating and thanking God for all that WBC has been able to do over the past year. God has allowed us to do many great things, for his glory. This October, I pray that each of us will be able to celebrate and give thanks to our Great God for all that has happened, is happening and will happen to us at Wonthaggi Baptist Church.

Pastor Andrew Fisher
October 2026