Today, we’re going to take a look at a topic that has the power to shift our perspective, renew our minds, and even help transform our hearts: gratitude. And I’m not just talking about saying “thank you” when things are going well—I mean living with a deep, daily awareness of God’s goodness, even in the ordinary moments of life.

We live in a world that constantly pulls our attention toward what’s wrong. Turn on the TV, and it’s filled with crisis after crisis. Scroll through social media, and it’s a flood of arguments, complaints, and bad news. Negativity surrounds us, and if we’re not careful, it can shape the way we see everything. But what if we flipped the script? What if we made a conscious decision to train our eyes and hearts to recognize the blessings God places in our lives every single day?

Gratitude isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It doesn’t mean ignoring pain, hardship, or injustice. But it does mean choosing to see the bigger picture—to acknowledge that even in the midst of struggles, God is still present, still faithful, and still working for our good. It’s about learning to trust Him enough to say, “Lord, I see Your hand, even here.”

Intro/outro music licensed from Soundstripe (soundstripe.com)