It is not hard to be thankful on the sunny bright days, when everything seems just right. What about when there are hardships; you feel you have been wronged or disappointment seems to be knocking at your door daily?What place does thankfulness have in the middle of all that?

A thankful heart is a doorway into new thinking in the middle of everything else that is screaming at you. I have practised this. I am shocked at the difference it makes. When I get up in the morning, feeling heavy hearted over whatever is dragging my heart down, I put on the song "10,000 Reasons for My heart to Sing" Matt Redman sings it. That song as I beleive it, has ushered my heart into a new place.

God tells us in His Word that in everything we must give thanks. " Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus". Philippians 4:5-7.

God's peace trully is an anti-acid for our soul. He calms the fears that grip us. Giving thanks is part of this journey. Somedays, I have to conciously make a decison to give thanks because it is contrary to what I am feeling. Again, it ushers me to a new place. 

Today, may our day be full of giving thanks to God no matter what the circumstance. Through it, you will find peace for the day.