Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5.18 New International Version
This one can feel like a stretch, can't it? Give thanks in all circumstances,
even when things are falling apart or your heart feels heavy with disappointment.
I've wrestled with that too, and I know it's not easy.
But this verse isn't asking us to fake it or ignore what hurts.
It's inviting us to look deeper, to notice God's presence even when life is messy.
Gratitude doesn't erase pain, but it does help us anchor our hearts in something steadier than
our circumstances. Start small.
Notice one thing today that makes you smile or reminds you that you're not alone.
It could be a quiet moment, a text from a friend, or even just the steady rhythm of your breath.
Gratitude, especially in hard seasons, is an act of faith.
It's a way of saying, God, I trust you, even when I don't understand.
It keeps our hearts open to His goodness and reminds us that we are not forgotten.
You don't have to feel thankful for everything, but you can begin by finding Him in everything.
Let that truth settle in today.