Scripture often tells us that thanksgiving should be constant, that our gratitude shouldn’t rise and fall with our circumstances and preferences. Saint Paul taught us to pray and give thanks in every circumstance (Eph 5:20; 1 Thess 5:17), and he practiced what he preached (Acts 16:25; 1 Cor 1:4). This means we base our prayers on the promises of God. The prophet Daniel is a powerful model of promise-based prayers that transcend circumstances and preferences. Remember how Daniel turned away from sumptuous food fit for a king to eat only vegetables? Remember how Daniel prayed and gave thanks with his window open even though he knew it could lead to his execution? Let’s learn how to give thanks with Daniel!