Do you ever find it hard to be thankful when life feels tough? Or do you forget the times God has already come through for you, because the problem in front of you feels so overwhelming?

In Episode 20 of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson explores two simple but powerful habits that can strengthen your prayer life in every season: gratitude and remembrance.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we’re reminded to “give thanks in all circumstances.” Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine, but it shifts our focus away from the problem and back onto the God who is bigger than the problem. Thanksgiving keeps our hearts soft and our prayers full of faith.

And from Lamentations 3:22–23, we learn the importance of remembering: