Hey Carpool Crew, it’s Pastor Justin — and today we’re talking about something that isn’t always easy: being thankful even when life feels hard. It’s simple to thank God when everything’s going great, but what about the days when things fall apart, people are unkind, or plans don’t go the way you hoped?

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the Bible says, “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” That doesn’t mean we have to be thankful for bad things — it means we can be thankful in them. Because even in hard moments, God is still good, still present, and still working for our good.

In this episode, we’ll look at how the Apostle Paul chose gratitude while sitting in prison — even singing songs with Silas after being arrested. Their thankfulness led to an incredible miracle! You’ll learn how to practice that same kind of faith when life doesn’t go your way, and how small prayers of gratitude can change your heart, even on tough days.

Before you go, talk about this together: What’s one thing you can thank God for today, even if things aren’t going the way you hoped?

And remember, no matter where you are or how you’re listening, God loves you.

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