Why give Thanks when there is nothing to be thankful for?

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4 Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth. 2Serve the LORD cheerfully. Come into his presence with a joyful song. 3Realize that the LORD alone is God. He made us, and we are his. We are his people and the sheep in his care. 4Enter his gates with a song of thanksgiving. Come into his courtyards with a song of praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name. 5The LORD is good. His mercy endures forever. His faithfulness endures throughout every generation Psalm 100:1-5

Psalm 116:17I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD. As we know the Holidays are here and we just celebrated Thanksgiving with Family and Friends now Christmas is right around the corner. Many dread the holidays because of loved ones that have died, or lack of finances, friends, jobs, stress and cares of life. What do you do when there seems to be nothing to be thankful about? How do you thank God in the midst of the dread and circumstances? Join Diandra Staurday Dec. 10th @ 3pm as she talks about offering God a thanks giving through our hard times. To call in 310-982-4274, or join her in the chat rooms for this discussion.