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No matter how difficult life seems, you will find more joy when you choose gratitude. Boost your happiness and deepen your walk with God by becoming aware of all you have to appreciate. 365 Devotions for a Thankful Heart is a daily devotional that will inspire you to slow down, recognize Gods gifts, and be grateful for all His blessings.
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With a foiled cover and beautiful interiors, this devotional is a perfect gift for women of all ages on birthdays, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Christmas, or as a welcoming gift for new church members. Each devotion is the perfect length to fit into even the busiest schedule, but substantial enough to start your day on just the right note.
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365 Devotions for a Thankful Heart
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Awakening Gratitude
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the L ORD our Maker.
Psalm 95:6
A quick step to a thankful heart is to spend a few minutes worshiping God. Open your Bible and read aloud a favorite psalm, Philippians 2, or any favorite passage. Sing a classic hymn. Thank God for evidence of His presence.
Another idea: in your journal, share your reaction to Brother Lawrences thoughts on worship:
- To worship God in truth is to recognize Him for being who He is, and to recognize ourselves for what we are.
- To worship God in truth is further to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself if we desire it.
- We must worship him... by a humble and true adoration of spirit in the depth and center of our souls.
Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century monk, was the author of The Practice of the Presence of God, in which these and other thoughts about worship are found. The books very title seems synonymous with the psalmists call to worship the King. And spending time in worship awakens gratitude in our hearts.
Father, You alone are worthy of worshipand I praise You for helping me know that joyful truth!
At Work Behind the Scenes
A mans heart plans his way, but the L ORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
H ave you ever had to make a decision and then watched the situation turn out better than youd hoped? Consider a couple of examples:
- The worship leader needed a substitute singerin half an hour. He wasnt sure why Haley came to mind, but he was confident she was the one he should call. Haley had just been turned down for the lead in the school musical, and now she was the worship leaders first choice!
- The temp agency sent many possible hires to the human resources department. One of them, Brenda, had been interviewing at various businesses and sensed God telling her to accept the first offer that came. Before he interviewed people for the position, the decision maker in HR had prayed for guidance, and he was the first to offer Brenda a job. Now another believer brings Gods light and grace to that company.
When we realize that the Lord has worked behind the scenes, lets be quick to thank Him. Hindsight offers many reasons to grow in gratitude!
I am grateful, Lord, for the hope-and peace-giving truth that You are at work in my life!
Gods Rhythm
The seventh day is the Sabbath of the L ORD your God. In it you shall do no work.
Exodus 20:10
A re you someone one who reads the instructions before you start assembling the bike or the bookcase? Paying attention to what manufacturers have to say about what theyve made is a good thing.
In the command to rest from Exodus, the fourth of the Ten Commandments, we see a basic rhythm God wove into His creation: six days of work followed by a day of rest. How could we regret setting apart that one day to rest and let God reorient, redirect, recharge, and refresh us? After all, when we do so, we are living according to the Manufacturers specifications.
Sometimes, though, a manufacturer doesnt address every situation that might arise. Many of us have learned, for instance, that turning off our computers or smartphones for a few minutes and then restarting them can override a glitch, and were good to go!
But you and I are far more complex than any computer or smartphone. Lets be thankful that God knows how important it is for us to turn off, to slow down, to rest so He can reset us for use again in His kingdom work. God has given us the instructions; all we have to do is follow them!
Thank You, Lord, for wanting to bless me with rest. Please give me the discipline to choose Your rhythm for my life.
Whistle While You Work
I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toilthis is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:1213 NIV
I f you have watched Disneys classic film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, you probably know the song Whistle While You Work. Even if youve never heard it, the songs title is self-explanatory, and the lyrics flesh out its idea of choosing joy even while performing mundane tasks.
Snow White made it look simple, but this mind-set takes effort. It is all too easy to grumble and complain while working, whether youre sweeping up your childs Cheerios for the millionth time, sitting through a long meeting, studying for a big exam, or working long hours to finish a project. But when we gripe, we often find feelings of negativity following us for the rest of the day. If we decide to adopt a positive attitude or choose to figuratively whistle while working, well find life much more enjoyable.
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