Cultivate Thankfulness

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, St. Paul tells us to be thankful in all circumstances—in joy and in sorrow, in triumph and difficulty. There’s so much that’s out of our control and so much to worry about. How can we give that worry over to the Lord and cultivate a spirit of thankfulness? Kimberly Hahn offers some advice on this episode of Beloved and Blessed. Learn More In Living Joy, Chris Stefanick offers 9 rules for finding joy every day—including an attitude of thankfulness. How do we cultivate thankfulness? Here are five easy tips. The Psalms give voice to the deepest emotions of the heart. When we’re at a loss for how to express our prayers, we can turn to the Psalms. Learn more in Mike Aquilina’s A Joyful Noise.