Posts with the tag “gratitude”

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name." – Psalm 100:4 It’s Thanksgiving Day. For most, today revolves around food, family, and football. But before you pick up your plate or settle in for the game, don’t miss the deeper purpose of the day. At its core, Thanksgiving isn’t about the table; it’s about the One who fills it. Psalm 100 invites...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The day before Thanksgiving can feel like a blur. There’s food to prep, people to host, and plans to finalize. In the middle of all the hustle, it’s easy to treat thankfulness like a side dish, something we serve up once a year before getting back to real life. But Scripture speaks diffe...  Read More

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." - Colossians 4:2A powerful life always begins with a prayerful heart. Not just the kind of prayers you throw up in passing or whisper out of routine, but focused, steady, persistent prayer that seeks the heart of God before stepping into the world. When Paul tells believers to continue steadfastly in prayer, he is inviting t...  Read More

"But in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving" - Philippians 4:6 Some people just have a way of making everything feel heavy. You know the type. If it’s sunny, it’s too hot. If it’s cloudy, it’s too gloomy. No matter how much they have, they live with a mindset that it’s never enough. That’s what happens when gratitude goes missing. And it’s a real problem, not just for their a...  Read More

"As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." – Psalm 103:13 Father’s Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect, not just on the role of fathers, but on the heart of our Heavenly Father. And whether you’re a dad, you have a dad, or you’re missing a dad today, there’s something powerful here for you. Earthly fathers aren’t perfect. They make mi...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18   In the midst of our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the countless blessings surrounding us. Whether you find yourself on a mountaintop or in a valley, there is always something to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is a beautiful reminder of this truth—a time to pause, reflect, and e...  Read More

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 As followers of Christ, we are called to be faithful stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. This includes not only our material possessions but also our time, talents, relationships, and opportunities. Yet, in a culture that often ...  Read More

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2 Prayer is not merely a religious duty or a last resort in times of trouble; it is a vital connection that we, as believers, have with our Heavenly Father. It is through prayer that we communicate with God, seek His guidance, find comfort, and experience His transforming power. The verse from Colossians 4:2 re...  Read More