We often make God’s will out to be some big, mystical plan when sometimes, it’s simply obedience. And part of His will for us is to be thankful, not just on the sunny days but on the hard ones as well.
I Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Gratitude brings peace.
Gratitude helps us see God.
Gratitude glorifies God.
Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There’s a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God’s presence, His personal care and His perfect timing.
James 1:16-17
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
Gratitude brings peace.
Gratitude puts us squarely in God's will.
Gratitude glorifies God.