As the New Year begins, most of us long for a fresh start in our lives. Countless numbers of individuals make resolutions about how the new year will bring great change, but the challenge comes when those resolutions fail. As Christians, we have the opportunity to make a new start each day—with the grace of Christ to help us when we fall short of our own expectations or His.

During our annual seasons of thanksgiving, it can be pretty easy to make a list of obvious blessings for which we might be grateful. But can you be thankful even during the not-so-pleasant times in your life?