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Practice Thanksgiving
A simple habit to build.
So much has happened in 2025. So many gains, some losses here and there, but that’s life. Being an adult shows you that much. Some days are good, and others aren't. But you see, the Bible has quite a few things to say about how we use our days. And a vital aspect of that is being deeply grateful.
The Bible is replete with admonitions to be thankful. Gratitude will never be out of place. The believer is expected to be prayerful yet thankful. God became man, and we see how He prayed when confronted with oddities. Before the miracle of feeding the multitude, He took the bread (small in quantity) and gave thanks. Before raising Lazarus from the grave, He started by giving thanks to God. This was God in the flesh! He’s showing us an example that nothing should confront us that’s too great to hinder us from giving thanks.
Hear Paul;
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5.18, NIV).
Again,
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all…
