Giving Thanks as a Way of Life

Probably you have heard or read this verse:

1 Thessalonians 5:18

…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Your first response? Perhaps: That’s not possible.

That’s what most of us tend to say. Because many events, situations, people in our lives are hard to be thankful for.

My friend John Ortberg has a video series on his Become New called The Gratitude Challenge. I have a small Bible study every other Sunday evening and we will be watching it this fall leading up to Thanksgiving.

But, of course, Giving Thanks isn’t just for one day a year. It’s for every day. And it has been one of the most life-changing realities in my life. I would love to share it with you.

Here’s the first video we watched—Why We Wrap Presents. Then talked about it in real life situations:

I will try to post some thoughts and the video every other week.

I am grateful for you,

Judy