Practicing Gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. NASB 95.
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

"Always," "without ceasing," "in everything." God certainly sets us up to fail, doesn't He? (I'm joking). But without my failing, falling short, and sin why would I need Him in the first place?

It is God's will that I am grateful in all things. And the place He has made for me to do that is in Jesus.