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Dear Friends,

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s easy to let the busyness of life or the hardships we face distract us from the blessings God has so generously poured into our lives. This week’s issue is all about cultivating a heart of gratitude, no matter your circumstances. Together, let’s explore how to acknowledge and thank God for His faithfulness, draw closer to Him, and find joy even in the midst of challenges. We pray these articles inspire you to shift your focus to the Giver of all good gifts and experience the transformative power of thanksgiving.

Encouraging you in God’s truth,

Gratitude Matters
A heart-check to align your attitude with God’s will and live a life of consistent gratitude.
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My Thankful List
Practical steps to cultivate thankfulness through a simple but impactful daily habit.
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Deposits of Blessings
Discover how gratitude and contentment bring us closer to God, even when life’s circumstances seem challenging.
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Song: “Count My Blessings” by Seph Schlueter
A heartfelt reminder of God’s faithfulness and abundant goodness in our lives.
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Gratitude Matters

By: Ginger Harrington

Though we celebrate Thanksgiving as a holiday, filled with feasting, family, and friends, giving thanks is an everyday grace for bringing the sacred into any moment.

Do you believe gratitude is a worthy goal? One that can make a true difference in your life?

On the spiritual side, gratefulness is more than an attitude. It can also become a holy habit that draws us closer to God, strengthens our faith, and brings freedom from worry. 

That’s worth fighting for, isn’t it?

6 TRUTHS ABOUT GRATITUDE

1.  Gratitude matters.

It makes a difference every single day. Thankfulness reminds us of the many blessings that come from God’s good presence in our lives.

2.  Gratitude is an everyday grace.

Holidays are important, but gratitude and thanksgiving are an important daily practice connected to our relationship with Christ. Paul instructs believers to give thanks in everything we do and say: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17, ESV). In everything, doesn’t that indicate gratitude is an everyday thing?

3.  Gratitude is a choice. 

How do we love God more than the things that bring us the most delight and pleasure in life? When we remember that every good gift is from our Father, the gift can draw our attention and gratitude to God.

Let your gifts and blessings become windows to see God’s heart for you. Gratitude is inseparable from love. Count your blessings each day, whether mentally or on paper.

4.  Gratitude is a gift. 

God gives us the gift of gratitude to help us not take our blessings for granted. In the trials of life, gratitude empowers us to continue to trust God as we remember His faithful gifts of the past.

5.  Gratitude opens the door to peace.

On our best days and even on our worst, thankfulness makes a difference. An integral part of prayer, giving thanks opens the door to experiencing God’s peace. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7, NLT).

No matter the need or the request, let’s learn the holy habit of saturating our prayers with thanksgiving!

6.  Gratitude is the foundation of joy.

Gratitude, contentment, and joy are some of life’s sweetest blessings. Where we find one, we often experience the others as well. A grateful life is also a joyful life. What fills you with joy today?

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