Affliction: it hurts, it’s hard to deal with, and we don’t like it. And yet, it is extraordinarily effective as a way to grow us up in the things of God and conform us into the image of Christ. If you are going through something troubling, thank God for it anyway, because in the end, you’ll be better for it.

God wants us all to be content and not entitled. When we remain grateful where we are on our way to where we want to be, God sees that, and He delights in it. Sometimes, do you feel like life isn’t fair, and you aren’t getting what you deserve? This will help you change your mindset and see God’s goodness everywhere!

In times of crisis, do you let your internal storm lead you to believe the worst and overlook the faithfulness of God? It’s very common to go into panic mode, complain, and convince yourself that God is far away and not doing anything to help you. But you can self-correct and reverse this habit.

Have your trials ever given you a temporary case of amnesia and made you forget how faithful God is? Has prolonged trouble worn you down and pushed you into a cycle of complaining? Has a series of setbacks caused you to worry more than you worship?

As emotionally unsettling as waiting, struggling, and not knowing may be, we all deal with this. No one fully knows the will of God. That’s why you can’t let your feelings lead you, or you will complain and embrace a false narrative that says, God doesn’t hear me…

In the month of November, just in time for Thanksgiving season, “Your Daily Cup of Inspiration” writer Dianna Hobbs is filling your cup to the brim with thankfulness. Her new blog series, “28 Days of Gratitude” walks you through a process of seeing God’s grace every single day. Read Day #1!

In all circumstances, be thankful. It could be worse. Even though things aren’t perfect, God is yet good. See how to be grateful.