The Bible tells us to “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Gratitude is really the ultimate expression of faith. Gratitude means that we are convinced that God will get us through whatever we face, even the worst of pains, the deepest of disappointments and finally death itself. Gratitude says that we have overwhelming confidence in God.

Notice that we aren’t being asked to give thanks for all circumstances, but to give thanks in all circumstances. In other words, we are to give God thanks even in situations that we hate!

Difficult? Yes, it's difficult to have that kind of faith. But I can tell you from experience and from the Bible that the best way to discover the true meaning of Thanksgiving is by giving thanks “in all circumstances.”