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How do I stay grateful when life is hard?
Gratitude in Scripture is a discipline before it is a feeling, and it is commanded in all circumstances rather than for all circumstances — there is a difference. Name three specific things daily, in writing, and specific beats general every time. It reorders what you notice, and what you notice decides how the day feels far more than what happens does.
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In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:11
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Psalm 103:2