1 Thessalonians 1:2-3. Today we want to hear an ancient prayer of optimism that I hope will inspire us to pause and reflect on the good people in our lives, the good people in our world today, so that we give thanks to God for who they are what they do. Don't get stuck on all the problems in the world. Take the time to name the  people in your life and in our world for which you are thankful to God.