Today we continue our series on gratitude. Last week we talked about giving thanks in good times, but today I want to move to a different challenge, giving thanks in seasons of struggle and when the circumstances in your life aren’t great.

When Paul tells us to be glad in the Lord always, or to give thanks in every situation, he isn't trying to deny difficulty. does not want us to pretend that tough times are anything other than hard. But what Paul does offer us is a pathway through seasons of struggle. And the pathway is defined by gratitude. Paul writes that he has figured out the secret of being content in all circumstances, and the secret is gratitude.