What an eye-opening experience it has been to give thanks for the things that don’t always bring me joy – for EVERYTHING. And how amazing it was to find good even in those things.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us three areas where we can know God's will: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." ...

I receive so much more than I deserve and need to acknowledge and give thanks for that reality every day. – A recognition that daily gratitude is engaged by faith, hope and charity.

Finally, verse 18 commands us to, “in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ...