09/10/2026
In circumstances that are painful and difficult, it's hard to be grateful. We start seeing only what's going wrong, only the earthly perspective. Slowly, we stop striving to see what God is doing, we stop thinking of the multitude of blessings, and we lose sight of the eternal perspective. No matter what we go through here on earth, Heaven is waiting. That alone is enough to be grateful for, and "rejoice in all circumstances." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful.”
Hebrews 12:28 — “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”
Ephesians 5:20 — “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”