We often associate this week as a time we are thankful for family and food. This might be because we spend time indulging in both…whether it be good or bad. For me, it is often a relaxed week at work with days off, browsing sales and spending fun times with family. But what we should instill in our lives is a focus on being thankful in all circumstances and not just the week that sets us up for happiness. We may not be finding ourselves thankful FOR all circumstances but we are called to be thankful IN them. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Let’s focus on living a life of thankfulness all year, even when things are not going our way.