I am still meditating on Ephesians 5:20, and what it means to always and in all things give thanks. The Lord works all things together for our good. When we thank Him in the midst of our trials, we glorify Him. 

Jesus is our example. John 17 was what He prayed just before He was going to be crucified. Verse 1 says, “…Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.”

1 Peter 4:12 says, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you.” This verse sets the context for the next one.

Verse 13 says, “But rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” Isaiah 53:4 says, “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows…” The literal meaning for griefs is sicknesses, and for sorrows pains.

We glorify Him when we thank Him instead of complaining, and we endure instead of bailing out emotionally.