Thanksgiving

Philippians 4:6-7 (English Standard Version)
Do not be anxious about anything,but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Emphasis added)

These verses tell me that thanksgiving is vital to peaceful hearts and minds. This is a great day to remember thanksgiving isn't just thanking God for our blessings, but a step in the path to the peace of our Lord. Thanksgiving isn't just in the times we like, but in all our circumstances good and fun, or dark and painful.

Thessalonians 5:18 (English Standard Version)
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
(Emphasis added)

I confess, I have found this to be a difficult thing for awhile now. God is working in my heart, though, and someday I will be able to be thankful in everything. I have a lot of growing to do. I know that as I trust Him more, I will thank Him more, and He will give me peace about things I could never begin to understand or accept without Him.

For a better, more thorough exploration of this thankfulness with which some of us wrestle, I would love to direct you to the thoughts of Greg Sponberg.

Happy Thanksgiving!