We can often draw back from difficulties. Although life can be difficult, brutal sometimes, we can thank God because we know that He has promised to be with us and that He will help us. We all want to be grateful, but how can we know we're living lives with gratitude?

Gratitude redirects our attention from our lack to His love.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances. For this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”