1 Thes 5:18 (ESV) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — This can be so very hard at times! — However if we —Col 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Psalm 116:17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving & call on the name of the Lord.— Our thanksgiving is a sacrifice, which means that it costs us something! When we finally learn to live with a thankful heart in all circumstances it is here we truly understand the devotional love of our Heavenly Father & all that He provided us with on that day at Calvary! It is here that we find His love & the true light of the world! Each of the disciples were willing to die for this! How much more should we be willing to sacrifice whatever He may ask that we too get that most amazing transformation to an eternal kingdom forever! Love Mel