Giving thanks in all circumstances?

It's hard to be thankful when times get tough, but we are commanded to do just that.  


2 Corinthians 5:7 - "For we live by faith, not by sight."


We are to be made suitable for our calling into God's kingdom and glory.  We need to tap into God's power.  Power that He has for us to resolve the situation, so that He, not us, will get the glory.


We need to have faith in God's power.  By this faith, we trust God for the power to fulfill the resolve.  This becomes a work of faith.  This sin was defeated.  Righteousness was performed.  We looked away from ourselves and looked to God and all His power to resolve the situation.  


And, because Jesus died for us, God's power is always for us, never against us.