Having a thankful heart opens your eyes to perceive the work of God around you. When we see him working clearly, its increases your faith. Gratitude leads us to a cycle of continual growth, faith, joy, and more gratitude.  But if we aren’t grateful for the things the Lord does, we become complacent.

In our complacency, we don’t see God working as clearly. Then, when challenges come, we aren’t accustomed to looking for the hand of god and praising Him for everything He does.