When Giving Thanks Is Difficult (the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving)

When giving thanks is difficult, the act becomes a sacrifice. 

When giving thanks is difficult, the act becomes a sacrifice. #gratitude Share on X

Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

Sometimes our world spins dark, and nothing seems good anymore. Yet simply because goodness and blessings seem absent doesn’t make it true. During those times, finding the blessings in your day (i.e., something to be grateful for) requires great determination and reflection. The Psalm writer calls it “the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (Psalm 116:17).  

Simply because goodness and blessings seem absent at times doesn't make it true. #countgifts Share on X

Some days being grateful comes easy. But on those days when it doesn’t, the difficult process of identifying and giving thanks in the hard times honors the Lord even more. It’s saying, “I trust You even when it doesn’t make sense”; “I believe in You even when I don’t understand what Your doing”; “I believe You are faithful despite what the enemy tells me.”

The Lord is faithful, so gifts can always be found if we dig deep enough and offer Him the sacrifice of thanksgiving! Share on X

Notice the Goodness and Give Thanks for It

Jesus Christ promised to be with us. And as the originator of good, goodness exists where He resides. Therefore, no matter where we find ourselves, we will find blessings. So today, even if you find life difficult, do the hard work to notice the goodness and give thanks for it, offering God the sacrifice of thanksgiving!

Even if you find life difficult, do the hard work to notice the goodness present and give thanks for it, offering God the sacrifice of thanksgiving! #eventhen Share on X

“I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving
and call on the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:17, ESV

Your Turn

Reflections: When you dig deep into your days, what gifts do you find? Where do you most clearly see the presence/the goodness of the Lord?