4 Reasons We Can Be Thankful in Times of Trouble

4. Because we have God

Over time, the practice of thanksgiving becomes a gift in itself. As we grow in gratitude, we learn to be thankful not only for the good gifts God gives us but for everything in our life, including our trials and sufferings. We learn that even in grief and pain we can be grateful, since we still have the greatest gift we could ever want: God himself.

The act of thanksgiving helps us to deepen our trust in the goodness of God and helps us to be humble in whatever circumstance we may be called upon to endure. While we don’t have to be thankful for our circumstances, knowing that we have God for all eternity can help us learn to be thankful in our present circumstances.