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Today, as I sit down to reflect on why I am thankful, I’m reminded and confess that gratitude is not something that comes naturally to me. In a world that constantly points out what we lack, it’s so easy for me to get caught up in the “what ifs” and the “if onlys.” But today, I choose to pause and thank God for the blessings He’s poured out, even in the small things.

First and foremost, I’m thankful for the gift of Jesus. I know this might sound like the Sunday school answer, but when I truly stop to think about the depth of His love for me, I’m overwhelmed. There’s no greater gift than His sacrifice. Every day, whether it’s a good day or one filled with struggles, I know that I am loved by the Creator of the universe. That’s something I never want to take for granted.

I’m also thankful for the ways God has walked with me through difficult seasons in my life. I’ve had a number of times in my life where I didn’t understand what God was doing or why things were happening the way they were, but looking back, I see His faithfulness. He didn’t promise a life without challenges, but He did promise to be with me through them all – and He has never failed to keep His promise. And I’m grateful for that.

My family is another huge blessing in my life. God has surrounded me with people who love and support me, even when I’m at my worst. My family and close friends are constant reminders of God’s grace. Their presence in my life helps me see God’s goodness every day and in tangible ways. And when I can encourage them in return, it’s a reminder that we’re meant to walk this journey of faith together.

Even embedded in the mundane, I see God’s hand. I’m thankful for the small moments—the beauty of a new day, a kind word from a friend, or the laughter and joy of sharing over a meal. It’s easy to overlook these simple blessings (guilty as charged), but each are a sign of God’s love and care for us.

Lastly, I’m thankful for the opportunity to grow. God has been teaching me that even when things don’t go according to my plan, He is working in ways I can’t see. Trusting Him in the unknown isn’t naturally easy for me, but I’m learning to be thankful and trust Him with my life. I know that He is shaping me and molding me into who He wants me to be and that His plans and purposes are higher and far better than anything I could contemplate.

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard things in life, but it changes how I walk through them. I’m learning that thankfulness shifts my focus from what’s wrong to what’s right, from what I lack to what I’ve been given. Today, I choose to be thankful—not just for the big, obvious blessings, but for every little way God shows up in my life.

And for that, I am truly grateful.