Reflect on God’s goodness and faithfulness through every season. A devotional on gratitude, trust, and hope.“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” (1 Chronicles 16:34) “The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.” (Psalm 145:9) “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abounding in goodness and truth.” (Exodus 34:6)
Tag: Gratitude
The Lord’s Prayer: Counting Blessings Through Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer devotion offers a perfect prayer pattern for connection with God, reminding us of His goodness and blessings. Jesus gave His followers a perfect pattern for prayer in Matthew 6:9–13, commonly known as The Lord’s Prayer. These familiar words are more than a memorized passage. They are an invitation into a daily conversation with God that shapes our hearts, reminds us of His goodness, and helps us recognize His blessings throughout the day.
Three Days Later — A Thanksgiving That Lasts
Introduction This is a post-Thanksgiving devotion based on Psalm 103, tied to the song “10,000 Reasons” and encouraging lasting thanksgiving. Three days after our national Thanksgiving, many of the decorations are put away and routines resume. Yet Scripture invites us to carry thanksgiving beyond a single day. Psalm 103 calls us to bless the […]
God Is the Center of Thanksgiving
Introduction Explore the true meaning of God-centered thanksgiving and its origins rooted in gratitude and remembrance in Scripture. Thanksgiving did not begin as a food-centered cultural moment, nor as a day built around football or shopping. At its core, thanksgiving was—and still is—God’s idea. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God commanded His people to […]
Grumblers and Complainers – Choosing Gratitude Over Grumbling
Explore the power of Christian gratitude and learn how it transforms our hearts away from grumbling and towards thankfulness. Grumbling and complaining have a way of slipping into our minds before we even realize it. A delayed schedule, a difficult person, a disappointing outcome—each can nudge our hearts toward murmuring instead of gratitude. Yet Scripture calls believers to a distinctly different path: one of joyful obedience, thankful endurance, and quiet trust.
Marching Orders – Living God’s Daily Instructions
Explore the Christian marching orders from Paul to the Thessalonian church and discover powerful directives for daily living. Paul’s instructions to the Thessalonian church are some of the simplest yet most powerful directives for Christian living. These verses give us a daily rhythm—joy rooted in Christ, prayer that never truly stops, gratitude in every circumstance, and a heart open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. These are not suggestions; they are divine marching orders crafted for believers in every generation.
Myth of Self-Made Man – Using God’s Gifts for His Glory
Discover the truth behind the myth of the self-made man—your gifts come from God, and your life is your gift back to Him.
“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.”— Hans von Balthasar
We each are endowed with gifts from God. Our creation is a gift in itself from God.
Number Your Days – Living with God’s Wisdom Daily
Discover how to ‘number your days’ and embrace a life filled with gratitude and divine perspective through Psalm 90:12.Psalm 90 is the only psalm written by Moses. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years and witnessing an entire generation perish, Moses deeply understood the brevity and fragility of human life. He prayed, “Teach us to number our days.” This was not a call to merely count the passing of time—but to make our days count. Life is short, and Moses urges us to live each one with a heart of wisdom—anchored in God’s eternal perspective rather than the fleeting frustrations of the wilderness journey. To number our days means to live with purpose and gratitude, to treasure each sunrise as a divine gift. It means focusing on what truly lasts—faith, love, and the eternal work of God in our hearts.
Contentment: Finding Peace with God through Faith in Christ
Discover how true contentment comes from peace with God through faith in Christ and gratitude for His eternal promises. Contentment is a state of peace and satisfaction that transcends circumstances. It grows from faith, gratitude, and trust in God. During our weekly fellowship group in Naples, Florida, led by Dr. David C., we reflected on this truth: contentment is ultimately peace with God—a spiritual reconciliation and secure faith in Christ’s finished work. It truly touched me, and I pray it blesses you too.
Counting Our Blessings – A Journey of Faith and Gratitude
Counting Our Blessings is a powerful reminder that gratitude transforms even the hardest journeys. During this past year, Susan and I have walked through pain, medical treatments, and recovery while witnessing God’s provision at every turn. This devotion invites you to pause, reflect, and rejoice in the blessings of God’s faithfulness.