Psalms 124:1-2

Without deep thinking, there is no thankfulness. Thanksgiving goes beyond a special day on your calendar; it is a time to give a heartfelt appreciation to God for what he has done for you personally. In this 6-day devotional, you will learn critical components of thanksgiving.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Praise and Thanksgiving.”

The Bible urges us to give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thess. 5:18). Thanksgiving is very important, yet many miss the opportunity to practice it. Everyone has tasted God’s faithfulness; therefore, recognizing it makes thanksgiving deliberate and effective; it is your response to what He has done. Join us as we explore the subject of thanksgiving over the next 31 days.

If you approach worship from a consumer perspective—asking, “What do I get out of this?”—you will miss the true purpose of worship. Worship is not about personal preference, entertainment, or convenience; it’s about centering our hearts on God and giving Him the glory He deserves. When we reduce worship to what pleases us, we place ourselves at the center instead of God. True worship shifts the focus away from our wants and toward the worthiness of the One who created us, redeemed us, and reigns over us.