Give thanks even when you don’t feel like it . . . I. Reason #1: God is Near and He is Working! II. Reason #2: God’s Present Faithfulness Gives Confidence for His Future Promises! III. Reason #3: The God of Jacob will Lift up the Righteous! Practical Implications o What grooves of gratitude are you cultivating for you and your family? o What circumstances of life are causing stress/anxiety? How can you practice giving thanks in the midst of them? o Jesus drank the cup reserved for you: How do the circumstances of your life (even the hard ones) flow from God’s grace?