According to new research, "regular grateful thinking can increase happiness by as much as 25%". Intentionally choosing to be grateful for what we have yields a by-product of more joy in our lives. In this plan, we are exploring what the Bible says about gratitude as well as some simple steps you can take to live a life of more gratitude and find more joy in life!

Finding Gratitude and Joy: What the Bible Says About Gratitude

What does it mean to give cheerfully? What do we have to give (not what should I give, but what do I possess that I can give)? This study will explore giving in different contexts and how the Lord fills us up to be generous.

For God Loves a Cheerful Giver

This devotional is dedicated to my husband, Justin Wash, who is, and has always been, my biggest cheerleader. Thank you, Justin, for never leaving me and for loving me all these years. You're my greatest inspiration. I wrote this because I received a challenging phone call. At that moment I decided, wherever the enemy, or life, tries bringing me down, I’m going to rise with the word of God. I made teaching people joy, through my testimony and scripture, my mission. I pray this devotional brings you an understanding of the joy that’s inside you. You must release it! 

10 Days of Unspeakable Joy

In difficult situations, we long more for a change of circumstances than we do a change in ourselves. Surprisingly, changing what’s inside of us by choosing gratitude changes our perspective even if circumstances remain undesirable.  That’s why God tells us to be grateful in all circumstances. Practicing thankfulness is more powerful than we think. In this study, we’ll learn how God uses gratitude to change our lives for the better.


Gratitude: Being Thankful Changes Everything

In this 14-Day devotional, Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, helps readers achieve a more confident, joyful life by growing closer in their relationship with God.


Closer to God Each Day

“The resurrection changes everything, and we celebrate the greatest event in human history on Easter Sunday.” Join Ted Barrett, an umpire for Major League Baseball and Minister, as he walks through the importance of Easter in partnership with Zach Williams and his inspiring song, “Empty Grave.”

Empty Grave: A Three-Day Devotional With Ted Barrett and Zach Williams 

Feeling stuck in life? You can certainly survive without adventure. It's easier to stay on that treadmill of boredom, held back by fear. But God has designed life to surprise and wow us! He’s got more in store for you, you just have to be willing to look for it. In this 10 day study, learn practical steps to conquer fear, reject routine and enjoy the freedom of true adventure!

Chasing Wonder

Motherhood is hard. It is easy to get lost in the demands of parenting and lose the enjoyment of raising children. The good news is you can find overwhelming joy in motherhood. God chose you specifically to be your child's mother. Reignite your joy as a parent using God's Word.

Reigniting the Joy of Motherhood

Traditionally, in the third week of Advent, we celebrate the “joy” of Christ’s arrival. Over the next week of these devotionals for men, we will examine the emotion of joy in several different biblical contexts. We pray that you will find joy in life's victories, but also in darkness, in times of emptiness, and in any uncertainty or pain, by God's grace. Written by Brad Klassen.

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