In our instant-gratification culture, we've lost the ability to find gratitude during difficult seasons. The Apostle Paul wrote Philippians from prison, yet chose gratitude over complaint, demonstrating that gratitude isn't what we feel when life is good—it's what we choose when life is hard. Research shows that people who regularly express gratitude are 25% happier and less stressed, with gratitude growing strongest during hardships. We can develop gratitude by remembering what God has already done, recognizing His current work in our lives, and trusting His eternal perspective. Like diamonds formed under pressure, our struggles might be the very pressure God uses to create something beautiful in our lives.