How can I still be grateful when everything is taken away?

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As someone who's walked through tough times, I can tell you that it's easy to feel like giving up when everything seems to be taken away. But I've learned that it's in those darkest moments that we need to dig deep and find the strength to be grateful. It's not always easy, but it's a choice we can make. When we come before God, thankfulness begins by knowing that we are spiritually destitute, and that He is the one who gives us what we can't give ourselves.

One of the things that has helped me cultivate gratitude is to focus on the reasons to be thankful that Scripture gives us. I keep a pad and paper next to my Bible to write down those reasons every time I read. It's amazing how it can shift our perspective and help us see the beauty in the midst of difficulty. I also try to make gratitude a part of my daily routine, especially during meal times. It's not just about listing off things we're thankful for, but about genuinely praising God for the good things in our lives.

For me, gratitude has been a game-changer in my marriage and parenting. When I focus on being thankful for my wife, Susan, and our children, Joshua and Rebecca, it helps me to see them in a new light and appreciate the good things they bring to my life. It's not about ignoring the difficulties or pretending everything is perfect, but about choosing to see the beauty and goodness in them, even when things are tough. And that's when I can truly say that I'm grateful, not just for the good things, but for the opportunity to experience the goodness of God in my life.

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