Today's Daily Encounter 25th November 2022

Today's Daily Encounter 25th November 2022

Gratitude

…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.1

Gratitude is good for you! There are so many things to be thankful for, from seasonal treats to colorful fall leaves. An attitude of gratitude is a powerful mental tool to practice, not just at Thanksgiving but all through the year. Whether those things are great or small, and whether they involve our loved ones or just a simple pleasure, showing gratitude in everything is a much-needed positive boost we can all use. Counting our blessings is a great way to reflect on the challenges we’ve faced lately and how God brought us through — and how the two are connected.

So allow yourself to take a “gratitude moment”. Thank the Lord for your family and the opportunity to spend some extra time with them during the holidays —even when it’s difficult, try to focus on all the things you love about your beautiful, funny, and a little crazy clan. Thank the Lord for friends who are like family. Tell them how grateful you are for their friendship and how much fuller your life is with them in it. Thank the Lord for peace. If you are reading this, then you are likely in a place that is relatively safe and in these chaotic times, peace and safety are something to be grateful for. Thank the Lord for your health. And if you're lacking it today, claim healing in Jesus’ name! Thank the Lord for smiles from strangers. This small and sometimes unlikely thing has the power to change your entire day. Maybe it’s you that can offer a smile and make someone’s day! Thank the Lord for gratitude. The fact that we have things to be thankful for makes us rich beyond compare! So, what are you thankful for today?

Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, In this season of Thanksgiving, I thank you for your ultimate gift of Salvation. Thank you for the roof over my head and those who sit around my table. May we always be grateful to the God of all Creation who gives in abundance. In Jesus’ most precious name, Amen.

    1. Ephesians 5:20 (NIV).  

Today’s Encounter was written by: Veronica B.

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