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Wednesday, 27 November 2024

I am thankful for God's perfect timing

Embrace the joy of being thankful for God's perfect timing. Learn how trusting His plan can bring peace and clarity during life's uncertainties.

Trevor Lund is the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca/ and the Creative Storyteller at https://revtrev.com He helps you give thanks with your whole heart https://revtrev.link/heart Check out https://revtrev.com/tv for past videos and live casts and https://revtrev.com/radio to subscribe to his podcast wherever you listen. Sign up for the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge at https://revtrev.link/thanks

I am thankful for God's perfect timing

“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” - Psalm 69:30 (GW)

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In the journey of my life, I have come to believe in God’s timing being perfect. He has a time for everything, a season activity under the heavens. He makes all things beautiful in His time. I am thankful I can trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding; in all my ways I submit to His kingship, and He makes my paths straight.

At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declares that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. I choose to bow my knee now in gratitude.

I thank God that trusting in the God of all hope fills me with all peace and hope and joy, so I can overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit. As I trust in the Lord and do good, I live safely in the land and prosper. As I take delight in the Lord, He gives me my heart’s desires. But I must commit everything I do to the Lord and trust Him, and He helps me. He will make my innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of my cause will shine like the noonday sun.

I thank God He is Immanuel - God with us. He’s always with us. I need to be with Him. I will be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act. Not worrying about evil people who prosper or fretting about their wicked schemes, in repentance and rest is my salvation, in quietness and trust is my strength.

I will not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, I will reap a harvest if I do not give up. I know those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

I thank God for His grace so I can be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. I know the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, I will wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. The Father knows the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. He is working all things together for the good. God is so good!

God is teaching me to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I am learning the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. The secret is I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.

Today, I am thankful that Jesus is Lord and I can trust in God’s timing. Through patience, faith, perseverance, and surrender, I find peace and hope in knowing that His plans are always perfect. In every season of waiting, I believe God is working behind the scenes, orchestrating everything according to His divine timing.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I deepen my trust in Your perfect timing and surrender my own understanding?
In what ways can I find peace and hope in the seasons of waiting, knowing that You are working?
What steps can I take to cultivate patience, faith, perseverance, and surrender in my life, so that I can experience the joy and contentment that comes from trusting in Your plan?

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The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

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Choose to give thanks – Decision
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Tuesday, 26 November 2024

I show appreciation for what I feel thankful for

Learn how when you show appreciation for what you’re thankful for it can enhance your relationships and overall well-being. Embrace gratitude in daily life!

I show appreciation for what I feel thankful for

“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.” - Colossians 1:11-12 (GW)

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I wake up and choose to be thankful, for I know this leads to feeling gratitude. Savouring small pleasures, I notice when a neighbour takes a minute to greet me with a smile and chat about the weather. I think about how delicious my first cup of coffee tastes.

I keep a journal. I write about the pleasant things that happen to me each day. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.

I show my appreciation and I’m not selfish. I don’t try to impress others because I want to be humble, thinking of others before I think of myself. Not looking out only for my own interests, I take an interest in others, too.

I write thank-you letters and try to make them creative and memorable, so my friends and family know how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness. When possible, I thank others in person too. As I think about how much others have helped me, and I try to contribute something back. I pay it forward as well and look to do something nice for a stranger whenever I can. I know God loves a cheerful giver.

I give thanks for my relationships and give thanks to God for them whenever I think of them. I ask God to give us all hearts to know Him—who to know is life eternal.

I let my spouse know how much I count on their love and support. I hug them whenever I can. A blessing too early in the morning can be considered a curse. So I love and honour them. I tell my children that I am proud of them for trying, regardless of the results. I encourage them to find out what pleases the Lord.

I show my appreciation to God. I give thanks for salvation and I give thanks for my health. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases and redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! My appreciation for God turns to praise.

I praise him with my whole heart. I will praise the name of God with a song; and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. I will praise Him every day; yes, I will praise Him forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.

Today, I choose to be thankful; I cultivate a sense of gratitude and I plan to show my appreciation from the moment that I wake up. I notice the good things in my life and acknowledge the many acts of kindness that I have received. My boundary lines have fallen on pleasant places.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I actively cultivate a sense of gratitude and choose to be thankful each day?
In what ways can I show my appreciation to others and express humility in my interactions?
How can I deepen my appreciation for Your blessings in my life and express gratitude for Your love and provision?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

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Monday, 25 November 2024

I find strength in gratitude to stand firm in faith

Explore how finding strength in gratitude can help you stand firm in faith. Discover the connection between appreciation and spiritual resilience!

I find strength in gratitude to stand firm in faith

“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.” Hebrews 13:15 (GW)

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I wake up each morning with a heart full of gratitude, for the Lord has blessed me abundantly beyond what I could ask for or imagine. I find strength when I cultivate a heart of thanksgiving so that I can be more and more firm in my faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. Faith comes by hearing the good news of Christ Jesus.

I choose to not give God credit for the works of the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. And I treat all hardship as discipline, knowing He will work all things together for good. I cast all my cares on Him because He cares for me. And I am never lacking in zeal, but keep I keep my spiritual fervour serving the Lord. I am joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. I don’t worry about anything, but I pray about everything and thank Him in all things, knowing that’s His will for me.

I know how to turn my hurt into hope. I trust in the Lord with all my heart and don’t lean on my own understanding. In all my ways, I acknowledge Him and He makes my path straight. The God of all hope fills me with peace and joy as I trust in Him, so that I overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit.

I know how to renew my strength. As I wait on the Lord, He renews my strength. Sometimes I rise on wings as eagles, sometimes I run and do not grow weary, sometimes I walk and do not faint. I am confident I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, so I am strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. I am still and know He is God.

I know how to exchange my problems for His peace. With thanksgiving I enter His gates and with praise I enter His courts. I tell Him what I need and I thank Him for what He’s done. Because He cares for me, I cast my cares on Him. I don’t fear because He is with me. I am not dismayed because He is God. He strengthens me and helps me and upholds me with His righteous right hand.

Today, I know gratitude is a powerful force that strengthens my faith for the long haul of life. It allows me to appreciate God’s blessings, to trust He works all things together for the good, and to find peace amidst life’s challenges. With a heart filled with gratitude, I can stand firm in my faith and face the reality of my day-to-day of every day with all the grace, hope, and joy He provides.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving in my daily life to strengthen my faith and trust in Your provision?
In what ways can I actively cast my cares and worries on You, knowing that You care for me and that You work all things together for the good?
How can I practice being still before You, acknowledging You are God and seeking Your guidance, especially during times of challenges and uncertainty?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

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Friday, 22 November 2024

I gratefully trust in God’s promises

Explore the power when you trust in God’s promises with gratitude. Discover how faith can provide hope and strength through life’s challenges.

I gratefully trust in God’s promises

“There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, and I will multiply my people, not diminish them; I will honor them, not despise them.” - Jeremiah 30:19 (GW)

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I find solace and joy as I meditate on the promises of my Heavenly Father. His word is a lamp unto my feet, guiding me through every twist and turn of life’s journey. With trust that is growing, I lean on His promises, for they are my rock and my salvation.

All of God’s promises are “yes” and “amen” in Christ Jesus. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. I keep my life free from the love of money and am content with what I have, because God will never leave me and will never forsake me.

I make it my goal to live a quiet life, minding my own business and working with my hands, so people who are not believers will respect the way I live, and so I will not need to depend on others. In my heart I have set apart Christ as Lord, and when someone asks about my hope I have, I am always ready to explain it in a gentle and respectful way.

When doubts assail me like a raging storm, I remember to not fear, because He is with me; and to not be dismayed, for He is my God. When I fear, I will trust in Him. The eyes of the LORD are on me, and His ears are attentive to my cries for help. He is for me and not against me and since God is for me, who can be against me? I remember that weeping may last for the night, but joy comes with the morning. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is His faithfulness.

I don’t want to grow weary in doing good, for I know that at the proper time, I will receive a harvest if I don’t give up. God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, so I don’t give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing. I know that as I wait for the Lord, l will renew my strength; and will mount up with wings like eagles; I will run and not be weary; I will walk and not faint. So, I wait on Him and don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Today, I gratefully trust in God’s promises. They serve as an anchor for my soul, guiding me through life’s seasons. As I reflect upon them, my faith is deepened and my heart overflows with gratitude for a loving God who faithfully keeps His word.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I deepen my trust in Your promises and make His word a continual source of solace and joy in my life?
In what areas of my life do I struggle to fully lean on Your promises as my rock and salvation? How can I surrender those areas to You and find greater security in Your faithfulness?
How can I actively live out my trust in Your promises, both in my actions towards others and in sharing the hope I have in Christ?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

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The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

I celebrate God's generosity

Join me as I celebrate God's generosity! Discover how recognizing His abundant blessings can inspire gratitude and deepen your faith journey.

I celebrate God's generosity

“For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don’t understand you praise God along with you? How can they join you in giving thanks when they don’t understand what you are saying? You will be giving thanks very well, but it won’t strengthen the people who hear you.” 1 Corinthians 14:16-17 (GW)

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Looking back on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the abundant blessings that have been poured out upon me. My boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places. The Lord is good and stronghold in the times of trouble. I will tell of Your goodness; all day long I will speak.

In times of uncertainty, I am reminded of the birds of the air, who do not toil or worry about their provision. If God cares for them, how much more will He provide for me, His beloved child? I know that my Heavenly Father will meet all my needs according to His glorious riches.

I know that as I seek first His kingdom and righteousness, everything I need will be added in as well. Every good and perfect gift I receive is a reminder of His love and generosity. God invites me to delight in Him, promising to fulfill the desires of my heart. As I transform more and more into the image of His Son, my desires become more and more His desires.

As I seek His presence and find joy in Him, He blesses me beyond measure, exceeding my expectations. And as I honour the Lord with my resources and give cheerfully, I witness the overflowing abundance that He graciously pours into my life. With each act of giving, I experience His promise of pressed down, shaken-together blessings.

When I give generously and sacrificially, I am met with an outpouring of blessings that cannot be contained. The floodgates of heaven open wide, and God’s goodness overflows into every area of my life. Through each act of giving, I am reminded of the cheerful heart that God loves. He delights in my willingness to share His blessings with others, and in return, He refreshes and prospers me.

In awe of God’s power and love, I am reminded that He can do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or imagine. His generosity knows no bounds, bringing glory to His name throughout all generations. As I refresh others, I am refreshed in return. As I bless others, I get blessed.

God’s faithfulness is evident as He prospers those who choose to be generous, reminding me of the joy found in selfless giving. Tasting and experiencing the goodness of the Lord, I take refuge in Him. Blessed is the one who seeks shelter in His unfailing love and finds satisfaction in His abundant provision.

Today, I celebrate God’s generosity and give thanks for His continuous blessings in my life. He is faithful to provide for all my needs and delights in pouring out His love upon me.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How has Your generosity and provision been evident in My life’s journey?
In what ways can I cultivate a heart of cheerful giving and honour You with My resources?
How can I continue to seek Your presence, delight in You, and align my desires with Your own, knowing that You promises to fulfill the desires of my heart?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart

The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

I celebrate God's generosity

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I celebrate God's generosity

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Today, I celebrate God’s generosity and give thanks for His continuous blessings in my life. He is faithful to provide for all my needs and delights in pouring out His love upon me.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How has Your generosity and provision been evident in My life’s journey?
In what ways can I cultivate a heart of cheerful giving and honour You with My resources?
How can I continue to seek Your presence, delight in You, and align my desires with Your own, knowing that You promises to fulfill the desires of my heart?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart

The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

My life overflows with gratitude for God and appreciation of others

Experience how a life of gratitude for God and others can transform your perspective and deepen your connections!

My life overflows with gratitude for God and appreciation of others

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever..." - Psalm 136:1-5 (GW)

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In the depths of my soul, I have found solace and strength. The Lord is my Shepherd, and I lack nothing. His guidance has led me through the darkest valleys, and His love has provided me with abundant blessings. I will be still and know He is God.

Through Christ who strengthens me, I have faced challenges head-on, knowing that His power is made perfect in my weakness. He empowers me to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. His grace has carried me through trials and empowered me to persevere. His grace is sufficient for me.

In every circumstance, I have seen that God works all things together for good for those who love Him. Even in moments of adversity, I am reminded that His plans for me are greater than any setback I may face. Since God is for me, who can be against me? No weapon formed against me will prosper. Every test becomes a testimony of His goodness to me.

Appreciation fills my heart as I cherish the peace that Christ brings, unifying me with others in a bond of love. It is through Him I can appreciate the unique qualities and contributions of those around me. We bear one another’s burdens. We consider each other before we think of ourselves. My life is enriched by the acts of kindness and support shown by loved ones and strangers alike. Their selflessness has inspired me to extend love and compassion to those in need. We are doers of the Word and not hearers only.

Through acts of service and love towards others, my appreciation is expressed tangibly. We are kind and compassionate towards others, forgiving as the Lord forgave us. We forgive each other with our whole heart. Gratitude fills my being as I witness the transformative power of forgiveness in relationships and experience reconciliation firsthand.

Today, my life overflows with gratitude for God’s steadfast love, wisdom, and grace. And I am deeply appreciative of the people around me who have shown kindness, support, forgiveness, and love. My heart overflows with gratitude as I offer songs of thanksgiving and praise for the countless ways God has shown His faithfulness in my life.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How has Your guidance led me through the darkest valleys in my life?
In what ways has Your grace carried me through trials and empowered me to persevere?
How have acts of kindness and support from loved ones and strangers enriched my life and inspired me to extend love and compassion to others?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart

The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

Monday, 18 November 2024

My life is full of blessings and I am hopeful

Embrace your life is full of blessings and find hope for the future. Discover how gratitude can inspire positivity and a hopeful outlook!

My life is full of blessings and I am hopeful

“Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and sing joyfully about his glorious acts.” - Psalm 107:22 (GW)

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My life is full of blessings because God is so good. He has guided me through the darkest times, giving me strength and hope. I have been through the fire and not been burned and through the water and not been drowned. In moments of doubt, He reminds me I am never alone and tells me to be strong and courageous and not be afraid or discouraged, for He is with me wherever I go.

I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. His grace has transformed my life, showing me the way to forgiveness and reconciliation. I forgive the way Christ has forgiven me.

In times of uncertainty, God’s Word has been my anchor. His word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Through His Word, He has provided guidance and wisdom, shaping my character and molding my heart. How can anyone keep themselves pure? By obeying your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

God’s blessings are abundant and overflowing. He has blessed me with a loving family and faithful friends who support and uplift me. Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring are a reward from Him. His provision and faithfulness never cease to amaze me. My God will meet all my needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus!

Through His goodness, God has given me purpose and a calling to serve others. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. He has equipped me with unique gifts and talents to make a positive impact in my Every day world. I use whatever gift I have received to serve others as a faithful steward of God’s grace in its various forms.

Today, I am grateful for God’s faithfulness and provision in my life. His blessings are evident in every aspect of my journey. I give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. My life is truly filled with abundance because God is so good.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How has Your guidance and strength helped me through the darkest times?
In what ways has Your Word been my anchor in times of uncertainty?
How has Your goodness and provision shaped my purpose and calling to serve others?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

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The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

My day begins and ends with gratitude

Learn how starting and ending your day with gratitude can transform your life. Embrace this simple practice for a more positive and fulfilling routine!

My day begins and ends with gratitude

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,” - Hebrews 12:28-29 (GW)

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As I wake up each morning, I am filled with gratitude for the new day ahead. This is the day that the LORD has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it! He has ordained all the days of my life before one of them came to be. I am in awe of the greatness and goodness of my God. I take a moment to reflect on the blessings in my life and offer thanks to God. Knowing everything God created is good and nothing is to be rejected if it’s received with thanksgiving; I thank Him for the warmth of my bed, my family—who love me—and every blessing He has entrusted to me.

Throughout the day, I strive to practice gratitude in every circumstance. I know I need to give thanks in all situations; for this is God’s will for me. I enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise and I so I pray and for His kingdom to come and His will to be done in my everyday world as it is in heaven.

In moments of stress or worry, I worry about nothing, pray about everything and thank Him in all things. I don’t ignore my problem or pretend they don’t exist, but I pray about them and exchange my problems for His peace. The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guards my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus.

As the day progresses, I encounter challenges and opportunities for growth. I’ve learned and am learning to trust in the Lord with all my heart and to not lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I acknowledge Him, and He makes my paths straight.

Before I go to bed, I reflect on the day’s events and give thanks for the lessons learned. I give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His love endures forever. As I close my eyes, I find peace in knowing that God is always with me. He goes before me and I can be strong and courageous. I don’t have to be afraid or discouraged. The LORD my God is with me wherever I go!

Today, whatever I do, whether in word or deed, I do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. My day begins and ends with gratitude, and gratitude guards my heart in the day-to-day of every day.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I cultivate a spirit of gratitude throughout my day, even in the midst of challenges?
In what ways can I practice trust and reliance on God, especially when faced with uncertainty or difficulties?
How can I further deepen my understanding of God’s love and faithfulness, and let that shape my perspective and response to life’s circumstances?

Next Steps

Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks

Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart

The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

I treasure life’s little moments

Explore the joy of treasuring life’s little moments. Learn how appreciating the small things can enhance your happiness and overall well-being.

I treasure life’s little moments

“You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 118:28-29 (GW)

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Every day, I wake up and remind myself that this is the day that the Lord has made, so I will rejoice and be glad in it. It’s a reminder that every day is a gift, a new opportunity to experience life’s little moments that make it all worthwhile.

In the hustle and bustle of life, I often find myself caught up in the whirlwind, forgetting to appreciate these brief moments so full of meaning. But then I remember that for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. All things, big and small, are part of God’s grand design. He empowers me to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. He has given me everything I need for life and godliness.

One of my favourite moments is the quiet solitude of early morning, just as the world is beginning to stir. It’s during these moments that I am still and know that He is God. It’s in these peaceful moments that I feel closest to Him.

I also treasure those moments spent with loved ones. Whether we’re sharing a meal, laughing together, or simply sitting in silence, these moments remind me that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is here. In these moments, I feel His presence strongly.

And then there are those moments of personal struggle. During these times, it’s hard to see the silver lining. But I remember that for those who love God, all things work together for the good and He will make me more and more like Jesus through this. Even in the darkest of times, He is with me. I choose to trust Him and cast my cares upon Him because He cares for me.

Sometimes, it’s easy to lose sight of the beauty in life’s little moments, especially when we face challenges. But I remember to trust in the Lord with all my heart and I’ve learned to lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I acknowledge Him, and He makes my paths straight.

Today, I choose to give thanks in all circumstances, knowing this is God’s will for me in Christ Jesus. Each day is filled with countless little moments to be grateful for. And for each of these moments, I give thanks.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How can I better incorporate praise and worship into my daily routine to remind myself that each day is a gift to be treasured?
When faced with struggles, how can remember that all things work together for good for those who love God?
In what ways can I cultivate gratitude in all circumstances in my life?

Next Steps

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Monday, 4 November 2024

I take small steps in life and appreciate the time I have

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I take small steps in life and appreciate the time I have

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11 (GW)

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The Bible provides me with a sense of guidance and calmness that I can’t find elsewhere. I know in their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. While I may plan my path in life, it is ultimately God who guides my steps. I am learning to trust in His wisdom and appreciate the small steps I take on this journey of life. Each step I take, no matter how small, is an integral part of my life’s tapestry woven together by the divine hand. As I put one foot in front of the other, I move to the rhythms of His rest.

I realize that there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven. He has taught me to appreciate every moment of my life, for each second is precious and unique. Whether it’s a time of joy or sorrow, growth or stagnation, each phase of life holds its value and importance. I have learned that it’s not about rushing through life to reach the end goal, but about savouring each moment and appreciating what it brings. I am reminded that life is not a race to be won, but a journey to be experienced.

I do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is my life? I know I am a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. I have a sense of urgency to appreciate the time I have. Life is transient, and I cherish every moment given to me. I can never underestimate the hole my absence will leave for those I love. So I make sure to know they are appreciated today.

Today, I appreciate the time I have and take small steps. They remind me of the invaluable gift of life and the beauty of living in the present moment. Every second matters, every step counts, and each moment is a blessing from above. As I journey through life, I will continue to appreciate the small steps and cherish every moment God has granted me.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

In what ways am I actively trusting in God’s wisdom to guide my steps, and how can I improve in this area?
How am I appreciating and cherishing each moment in my life, even those that may seem mundane or challenging?
What changes can I make in my daily life to better embrace the transient nature of life and truly value the time I have?

Next Steps

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

I practice gratitude daily because it's God's will I give thanks always

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“The joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides will be heard again, along with the joyous songs of people bringing thanksgiving offerings to the Lord. They will sing, ‘Give thanks to the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, for the Lord is good. His faithful love endures forever!’ For I will restore the prosperity of this land to what it was in the past, says the Lord.” - Jeremiah 33:11 (GW)

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Every morning, as the sun peeks through my bedroom window, I take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to give thanks. It’s not just a habit, but a way of life for me. The Bible tells me to give thanks always.

Practicing gratitude daily doesn’t mean denying the difficulties I face. It means acknowledging God’s presence and His work in my life despite those difficulties. I will not give God credit for the works of the one who comes to kill, steal, and destroy. I will treat all hardship as discipline, knowing He is a good Father and will work all things together for good. I agree to cast all my cares on Him because He cares for me. I never forget that the God of all hope fills me with peace and joy as I trust in Him, so that I will overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit. So, I worry about nothing, but pray about everything and thank Him in all things, knowing that’s His will for me.

Each day brings its own set of challenges and blessings. I’ve learned to see each challenge as an opportunity for growth and every blessing as God’s love manifesting in my life. When I wake up to a new day, I thank God for the gift of life. When I sit down to have my meals, I thank Him for providing me with nourishment. Even when things don’t go as planned, I’ve learned to say a word of thanks because I know I can trust Him, knowing He will work all things together for good.

Gratitude helps me maintain a positive outlook on life. It shifts my focus from what’s wrong to what’s right. It helps me appreciate the small blessings that often go unnoticed. Practicing gratitude strengthens my relationship with God. It makes me more aware of His presence in my life and more appreciative of His love for me.

Practicing gratitude daily improves my overall well-being. It teaches me to see God’s hand in everything around me and helps make me a happier and more content person. Gratitude helps me to worship God as God, so my thinking does not become futile and my heart doesn't become darkened.

Today, as the Bible tells me, I will give thanks always.

Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:

How am I incorporating the practice of gratitude into my daily routine, and how can I improve on this?
In what specific ways have I experienced God’s goodness and enduring love in my life recently?
How has the practice of gratitude influenced my perspective during challenging times?

Next Steps

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