• Remind the children that in today’s Scripture passage we are reminded that we should always rejoice and be thankful for all that God has done for us, especially for the gift of Jesus. • Tell the group that we can always be thankful. Explain that even when we are sad or upset, we can still find things to be thankful for. Point out that being mindful of all the good things in our life is a good way to show our gratitude to God. Process the Activity This activity is taken from Chapter 15 of the Grade 1 Teaching Guide in the Discover! Finding Faith in Life program. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DISCOVER! visit smp.org/discoverfaith 15 15 Subscribe today! smp.org/inspire