As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a great time to explore what it means to live with gratitude every day, by paying attention to simple gifts that can change the way we see God and each other. It’s all too easy to get distracted by busyness and let tasks crowd out thankfulness, so we must choose to cultivate a mindset that notices blessings in ordinary moments. There are many ways to acknowledge and practice gratitude including prayer, journaling, and encouraging others. By appreciating the good things we already have in our life, we can learn to recognize God’s presence more clearly and to live with a deeper sense of joy and peace.