For example, you put yourself through university by studying hard and working full time. Then someone says, you should thank god for giving you the strength. Like wtf do you mean, I busted my ass day in and day out but I’m supposed to thank god for it?
Normalize it by praising God for all the terrible things.
Trans people are all gods children. Their response tells you everything you need to know about their faith. If they reject it or look uncomfortable there is no point talking to them anymore. If they agree they might be alright.