Be thankful in all circumstances.
Selfishness doesn’t pay off in long-term happiness.
Short-term happiness does not pay off in long term fulfillment and purpose.
more pride doesn’t fix a confidence problem
We have undeserved privilege.
Problems and trials —> endurance —> strength of character —> CONFIDENT hope of salvation
Maybe instead of praying that God would take things OFF your plate, ask Him to give you a bigger plate.
The goal is not to eliminate stress from your life…but get better at HANDLING stress.
You do that, with gratitude.