Pulse Check: Aligning Our Path to God’s Plansنموونە

How Have I Seen God Move?

One of the most valuable practices we can cultivate in life is gratitude. God is constantly blessing us, yet we often overlook or completely miss it. Many of His blessings go unnoticed because we don’t take the time to pause, reflect, and prayerfully acknowledge His goodness in our lives. When we recall the ways God has met our needs in the past, we’re reminded of His strength and His ability to meet every future need according to His power. Aligning our lives with God’s plans starts by practicing gratitude and asking ourselves: How have I seen God move?

The Potential Pitfalls

Have you ever taken a test and gotten a near-perfect score, only to fixate over the few questions you got wrong instead of celebrating the ones you got right? That’s because it’s human nature to focus on flaws and imperfections, making it harder to see and appreciate the good.

Without a regular practice of gratitude, we risk overlooking God’s provision and, in turn, the ways our lives are already divinely aligning with His plans.

The Power to Transform

Gratitude is a form of praise that has the power to reshape our hearts, perspectives, and lives—even in the face of trials. The more we thank God, the more clearly we see how He is moving and guiding us.

Over time, gratitude strengthens our faith and trust, equipping us to take the next step toward what God has for us, even when the future feels uncertain.

The Pursuit to Honor

Gratitude is good stewardship. It honors God's sovereignty and faithfulness while acknowledging that He is perfect and has a perfect plan for our lives. When the enemy tries to attack our thoughts and tempt us to doubt God’s plans, gratitude anchors us in truth–it reminds us that we serve a faithful God who has good plans for us and is committed to seeing us fulfill His purpose.

Reflection

Take time today to jot down and thank God for at least three ways you’ve seen Him move recently. What do these moments reveal about His plans for your life?