PA’PUDIAN 7:17

Some days praising the Lord feels easy and some days it's harder - and yet, in the midst of all of it, the Lord is worthy of our praise. Take a moment to listen to "Praise Belongs" by CXMMXNS and reflect on the many reasons we have to praise the Lord.

“Give thanks in all circumstances.” At first glance, these words found in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 can feel like a difficult instruction to follow. How can we give thanks when life feels painful, uncertain, disappointing, or confusing? Over the next three days, we will explore simple but powerful ways to cultivate thanksgiving in our everyday lives. Gratitude can become more than a reaction, it can become a way of life, one that continually draws us closer to God.

Many of us long to speak to God, but we struggle to establish a habit of daily prayer. Anne Graham Lotz has found that writing out her prayers helps her focus her heart and mind, drawing her to greater intimacy with God. The five prayers in this devotional are drawn from Anne’s own prayers of worship, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession.

The Thanksgiving holiday might be past, but a spirit of thanksgiving should go with you all year round. In this 5-step plan, you will be encouraged to practice thankfulness in every situation every day.