Here is a pretty easy exercise to discover new blessings every single day, even on those “crummy” days: Go on a treasure hunt:

Simply carry a notepad and when you come to a transition point between tasks, meetings, appointments, chores etc jot down as many things as you can think of for which you are thankful. For example, I am thankful:

• For my loving wife who cares so tenderly for me when I have no strength.
• For a day of sun after so much rain.
• That just when I think, “This is enough. I can bear no more,” God shows me that His strength is indeed made known in my weakness and His grace is sufficient for me to bear another day.
• That the reality of how well I am doing is stronger than the reality of how I feel.
• For the smile of a child.
• For the prayers of hundreds.
• For the courage of those willing to live life quite beyond themselves.

Your list will likely be different, but nonetheless the key to experiencing a certain peace in the middle of a challenging day. Be thankful.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will… 1 Thessalonians 5:18