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So this is the "In your heart, set apart Christ as Lord" tool.
Is He Lord of my Attitude?
The first question we can ask ourselves is, "Is Christ Lord of my attitude?" My attitude reflects my emotions.
This is what the Bible says in Philippians 2:5-8: "You must have the same attitude as Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he didn't think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up divine privileges. He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to God and died a criminal's death on the cross."
Ephesians 4:21-23 states, "Since you have heard about Christ and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception, and let the spirit renew your thoughts and your attitudes."
1 Peter 4:1-2 says, "Since then you have suffered physical pain, you must arm yourself with the same attitude he had and be ready to suffer too. If you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won't spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be eager to do the will of God."
Finally, Romans 8:6 says, "Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death, but letting the spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”
Is He Lord of my Attitude?
Is he Lord of my emotions? Is Christ Lord of my attitude? Chuck Swindoll said, "I believe the single most significant decision I can make every day is my choice of attitude. It's more important than my past, my education, my finances, my success or my failures, my pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances or my position. My attitude keeps me going or hinders my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hopes. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me."
So the question once again is, in your heart, have you set apart Christ as Lord? Is he Lord of your attitude?
Is He Lord of my Answers?
The next step is, is Christ Lord of my answers? We get this from 1 Peter 3:9-10: "Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with blessings, for that is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing."
For scripture says, "I want you to enjoy life and see many happy days. Keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies." Proverbs 15:1 states, "A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare." Christ needs to be Lord of your answers.
When we talk about the heart being the seat of our emotions, decisions, and actions, answers reflect our decisions. We choose how we respond. An answer can come from our emotional level; it can be good or bad without passing judgment. However, when I decide to have my answers reflect God's answers, it’s powerful.
In your heart, is Christ set apart as Lord?
In your heart, set apart Christ as Lord. Is he Lord of your attitude? Is he Lord of your answers? The final question we can ask ourselves is, if Christ is set apart in my heart, have I set apart Christ as Lord? Is Christ Lord of my actions? This comes from James 4:17 and 1 Peter 3. James 4 states, "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it."
Proverbs 84:11 says, "For the Lord our God is our sun and shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right."
1 Peter 3 says, "Turn away from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers, but the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”
When I recognize Jesus is Lord…
When Christ is Lord of my life, he is Lord of my actions. He is Lord of my attitude. He is Lord of my answers. One day we will stand before him, and every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that he is Lord. The difference it makes if we do that now is that it will be a time of celebration. It will be a time of exaltation.
So the question we need to consider is: Is Christ Lord of all? We will all have those moments. Have grace for yourself. Use this tool daily; ask yourself if Christ was Lord of that answer? Was Christ Lord of that attitude? Was that action done with Christ as Lord?
Feel free to use this tool; I hope it encourages you.
Next Steps
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Read the Notes for What does God with us mean for our everyday ordinary lives?
Let’s read the Christmas story from Mathew:
Matthew 1:18-25 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.
As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet:
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.
“and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.
God with us
I don’t think we realize how offensive that is to some people. - How can the holy be so profaned?
I know we don’t always grasp how significant that is for us. GOD - the creator of all the universes, outside of time and space, the author of all things, the first and the last. GOD is with us.
Today I want to to know GOD is with us...
and I want to to be brave enough to ask yourself - “am I with him?”
God is with us…am I with him?
Can I pray?
What does “GOD is with us” mean for us in our everyday ordinary lives?
How often do you take the time to be in Awe of God?
It could be in worship.
Maybe when you’re in nature?
Perhaps it’ when a new born grasped your finger.
It can happen when your deep in study of anything in the created world.
OR when the song plays on the radio or when you read a passage you’ve read hundreds of times before.
It can sneak up on you when you’re in conversation. It should come to your mind when you’re in prayer.
When was the last time you were in awe of God?
I’ve found
The more I stay curious, the more I’m impressed with God.
The more I am thankful,
the more sense His presence.
the more I expect to meet God,
the more I experience Him.
the more I’m in the moment,
the more I’m in awe of God.
Curious people are never bored. Bored people are rarely curious.
Thankful people have hope, peace and joy. It’s because they trust in the God of hope.
Stories happen in experience.
Miracles happen in the moments.
Let’s take some time to be in Awe of God. I’ve created a tool to help us VALUE His Presence
God is with Us…am I with Him?
Marvel at the mystery
The mystery you need to marvel at is God himself.
The one who spoke the universes into being, the creator of all. The one who thought up sub atomic particles and is outside of space and time. Who thinks in ways that we can’t ever imagine. Paul reminds us…
Romans 11:33-36 (NLT) Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
We need to see him as our father, as our friend, as as the one who sticks closer than a brother, and we’ll talk about that in a moment. All these things that we can relate to, because that's how he expresses himself to us and scripture.
But also, remember, writer of Hebrews says
Hebrews 12:28-29 (NIVUK) Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.’
That's the otherness of God that we need to keep in balance. That’s the otherness of God we need to embrace. The unknowable God who has made Himself known. Don’t not let that hurt your brain.
That is the GOD who is with you.
The GOD who is with you is also seen in the person of Jesus Christ. The unknowable One who has made Himself known.
Jesus says,
“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” John 14:9 (NLT)
That’s because Jesus was the exact representation of the Father.
He only did what He saw the Father do
For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will. John 6:38 New Living Translation (NLT)
He only said what He heard the Father say
I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.” John 12:49-50 New Living Translation (NLT)
So let’s spend some time looking at Jesus so we can see the unknowable God who has made himself known more clearly.
How are Jesus and the Father Alike?
Jesus – Liked to Party
The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by its results.” Matthew 11:19 (New Living Translation)
The Father – Rejoices Over You with Singing
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 (New Living Translation)
Jesus – Loved His Friends
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. John 15:13-14 (New Living Translation)
The Father – Calls You The Apple of His Eye
Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings Psalm 17:7-8 (New International Version)
Jesus – Didn’t Come to Condemn
God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 (New Living Translation)
The Father – Is Not Angry with You
“Just as I swore in the time of Noah that I would never again let a flood cover the earth, so now I swear that I will never again be angry and punish you. For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:9-10 (New Living Translation)
Jesus – Healed All Who Were Oppressed by The Devil
And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:38 (New Living Translation)
The Father – Forgives ALL Your Sins and Heals All Your Diseases
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Psalm 103:2-3 (New Living Translation)
Jesus is the exact representation of the Father. He is perfect theology. If you want to know the Father, you need to know His Son.
This is the GOD who is with us.
The unknowable One who has made himself known.
He’s revealed Himself with Love and Joy and Peace and Patience and Kindness and Goodness and Faithfulness and Gentleness and Self-Control.
This is the GOD is with us…
That’s amazing and humbling and empowering
And He’s given you His Spirit…
Romans 8:15-17 "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ."
GOD is with us…
We don’t only Marvel at the mystery and be in Awe…we need to embrace the mystery of what being in relationship with him means.
This is what I mean by wanting us to ask ourselves …AM I WITH HIM?
God is with us…am I with him?
TO be with Him I need to allow the marveling at the mystery lead to embracing the mystery.
What do I mean by that?
Isaiah prophecies Isaiah 60:1-3 (NIVUK) ‘Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
If there is one thing I’ve learned during this season that we are in, it’s that we need peace and joy and hope at all times and every situation. The world needs the peace and joy and hope that’s only available to us.
God’s Peace is only available to us
When the angels announced Jesus’ birth Luke tells us:
Luke 2:13-14 (NIVUK) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.’
It isn’t “peace on earth” like we so often abbreviate. It’s peace on earth to those on whom his favour rests.
It’s peace for you. It’s peace for me. In the darkness Peace is the light that shines. It’s us having peace at all times and in every situation that is the brightness of our dawn that nations come to.
To have that peace, we marvel at the mystery and then embrace the mystery that is God himself. We recognize God is with us… and we do what we can to be with Him at all times and in every situation.
How do we do this? We…
Trust in the God of all Hope…
You and I are in a divine dance with the creator of all. That dance takes us to places we’re not comfortable with and entrust us with gifts we’re not able to steward without Holy Spirit’s help.
In order to trust God, we need to embrace the mystery. Three tips I have for you are:
Three tips to trust God
1. We need to give up our right to understand so that we can have the peace that passes understanding.
2. We need to Live Unoffended at God
3. We need to look to what He’s doing and not to what’s left undone.
Let me unpack this
1. We need to give up our right to understand so that we can have the peace that passes understanding.
When we're faced with situations we don’t want to be in, we often ask God why.
Far too often it's the why of accusation, not the why of searching it out.
“Why did my prayers not get answered” vs “What do you want me to learn?”
We’re promised peace that passes understanding, but we want to demand understanding.
We need to give up our right to understand so that we can have the peace that passes understanding.
What does scripture say? (Phillipians 4:6-7) Worry about nothing. Pray about everything and be thankful.
Phillipians 4:6-7 (NIVUK) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Worry about nothing. Pray about everything and be thankful.
2. Live Unoffended at God
God has never promised us that we won’t have trouble. He never said things wouldn’t go our own way. Instead Jesus said we have trouble… and in that trouble we could have peace.
John 16:33 (NIVUK) ‘I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’
We will all have seasons that don’t seem to make sense. John was in jail when Jesus was saying he came to set prisoners free. Jesus didn’t say why John was in prison, only that he’d be blessed if he didn’t get offended his life didn’t make sense to his theology.
All of us will have multiple seasons when our life doesn’t make sense to our theology. If we don’t, our understanding of God and his will is really bad. We need to embrace the mystery of God himself live unoffended with him.
3. We need to look to what He’s doing and not to what’s left undone.
Phillipians 4:8-9 (NIVUK) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
It our choice and - Holy Spirit enable us to do this - to think about the good things of God when we find ourselves in trouble. And the benefit of thinking this way and living this way is the peace God has for us.
Paul and Silas started to worship while they were in prison.
Will you praise him in the storm?
GOD is with us…am I with Him?
Do I insist on understanding and not have the peace that passes understanding?
Do I live offended at him?
Am I looking to what’s left undone?
The good news is, you can start afresh today.
You can have peace at all times and in every situation.
Marvel at the unknowable One who has made himself known.
Embrace the mystery of God when life doesn’t make sense.
Seek peace and pursue it.
May you have peace at all times and in every situation.
Conclusion…
I came across one writer who suggested that we can replace “believe in” with “embrace the mystery” in the Nicene creed. I want to read this before I close in prayer.
We Embrace the Mystery
We embrace the mystery of one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We embrace the mystery of one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We embrace the mystery of the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.
We embrace the mystery of one holy universal and apostolic Church.
We embrace the mystery of one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We embrace the mystery of the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen
Will you marvel at the mystery?
Will you embrace the mystery?
God is will you…will you be with him?
Can I pray?
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Ephesians 1:17-21 (NIVUK)
What I’ve taught on Holy Spirit
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Celebrate the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge to transform your mindset, boost positivity, and cultivate appreciation in daily life. Discover the journey today!
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can shift our perspective and enhance our well-being. One way to harness this power is through a structured practice, such as the Gratitude Challenge. Today, we celebrate the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge, an initiative designed to help individuals cultivate a deeper appreciation for life.
Problem
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity and overlook the blessings that surround us. Stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction can cloud our minds, making it difficult to recognize the good things in life. This is where the Gratitude Challenge comes in. By committing to a period of focused gratitude, we can retrain our minds to notice and celebrate what truly matters.
Does This Really Matter?
You might wonder if participating in a 70-day challenge really makes a difference. The answer is a resounding yes! Research shows that practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, improved mental health, and stronger relationships. When we take time each day to acknowledge what we are thankful for, we create a positive feedback loop that enhances our overall well-being.
Scripture
Many are familiar with the biblical verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." This verse encourages us to appreciate both the highs and lows of life. By engaging in the Gratitude Challenge, we embody this spirit of thankfulness, learning to express appreciation even during tough times.
What If?
What if you dedicated just a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re grateful for? Picture yourself waking up in the morning, taking a deep breath, and listing three things that bring you joy. This simple practice can set a positive tone for your day and help you face challenges with resilience.
Imagine
Imagine keeping a gratitude journal for 70 days. Each day, you jot down something different that you appreciate—be it a warm cup of coffee, a kind word from a friend, or even a sunny afternoon. As the days pass, you’ll begin to notice patterns and themes in your life. Your perspective will shift as you start to recognize how much beauty and kindness exists around you.
My Experience for the Inaugural 70-Day Gratitude Challenge
I’ve said it for years, but I think I’ve only started to grasp it in the past 70 days…
Gratitude is a game changer.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I know what the studies show—if you feel gratitude and write it in journal in 21-28 days you’ll report being 10% happier. But I didn’t expect—choosing to give thanks, feeling gratitude for what I give thanks for and showing appreciation for what I feel gratitude for—to make such a profound difference in my life.
I’d tell people this is what I’m doing, “Well that’s easy”. I’m “The challenge is doing is every day for 70 days” and it was. By day 28 I was realizing I was laughing out loud more and singing worship songs when none were playing. It became fun…until around day 43. I got out of my rhythm.
My rhythm was to journal. I write down my thoughts to God. Present them to him so he can direct my steps or pour out my complaint to Him—yes those days still happen. Then I would write “What do you want me to feel gratitude for today?” And I’d meditate and read the Bible. Often in the meditation or Bible Reading I’d feel gratitude. If it didn’t happen, I’d be still and know He is God, then follow where my compassion led in my thoughts. Soon I’d feel gratitude, then I would write what I felt gratitude in the journal. Often it was for God or something He does, so my journal entry would naturally turn to praise because that’s how we show appreciation to God for who He is and what He does.
This is a rhythm I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon.
I am changed and I am being changed through gratitude. It’s a game changer.
You can do your own 70-Day Gratitude Challenge any time. You can do it with any body. My material is decidedly Christian, but you can do with people of any faith or no faith. All you need to do is:
Every day for 70 days…
Choose to give thanks Feel grateful for what you give thanks for Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for
And figure out how you’ll do it as a group. The possibilities are endless. You do you. Daily phone call or group text; weekly check in through a video call on at a local coffee shop; celebrating milestones—like letting someone in when they indicate they want to be in your lane—with a group cheer or night out.
Thanksgiving is a great time to start.
Studies show that 3 sets of 21 or 63 - 70 days our brains move our conscious thoughts to the autonomic part of our brain. You’ll naturally feel gratitude in about 63 - 70 days - which is why the challenge is that long.
Also did you know we can’t hold anxiousness and gratitude in our minds at the same time? It’s either one or the other.
Choose Gratitude.
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In the journey of my life, I have come to believe in God’s timing being perfect. He has a time for everything, a season activity under the heavens. He makes all things beautiful in His time. I am thankful I can trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding; in all my ways I submit to His kingship, and He makes my paths straight.
At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declares that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. I choose to bow my knee now in gratitude.
I thank God that trusting in the God of all hope fills me with all peace and hope and joy, so I can overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit. As I trust in the Lord and do good, I live safely in the land and prosper. As I take delight in the Lord, He gives me my heart’s desires. But I must commit everything I do to the Lord and trust Him, and He helps me. He will make my innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of my cause will shine like the noonday sun.
I thank God He is Immanuel - God with us. He’s always with us. I need to be with Him. I will be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act. Not worrying about evil people who prosper or fretting about their wicked schemes, in repentance and rest is my salvation, in quietness and trust is my strength.
I will not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, I will reap a harvest if I do not give up. I know those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
I thank God for His grace so I can be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. I know the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, I will wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. The Father knows the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. He is working all things together for the good. God is so good!
God is teaching me to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I am learning the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. The secret is I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.
Today, I am thankful that Jesus is Lord and I can trust in God’s timing. Through patience, faith, perseverance, and surrender, I find peace and hope in knowing that His plans are always perfect. In every season of waiting, I believe God is working behind the scenes, orchestrating everything according to His divine timing.
Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:
How can I deepen my trust in Your perfect timing and surrender my own understanding?
In what ways can I find peace and hope in the seasons of waiting, knowing that You are working?
What steps can I take to cultivate patience, faith, perseverance, and surrender in my life, so that I can experience the joy and contentment that comes from trusting in Your plan?
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“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.” - Colossians 1:11-12 (GW)
Listen to I show appreciation for what I feel thankful for
Read I show appreciation for what I feel thankful for
I wake up and choose to be thankful, for I know this leads to feeling gratitude. Savouring small pleasures, I notice when a neighbour takes a minute to greet me with a smile and chat about the weather. I think about how delicious my first cup of coffee tastes.
I keep a journal.I write about the pleasant things that happen to me each day. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
I show my appreciation and I’m not selfish. I don’t try to impress others because I want to be humble, thinking of others before I think of myself. Not looking out only for my own interests, I take an interest in others, too.
I write thank-you letters and try to make them creative and memorable, so my friends and family know how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness. When possible, I thank others in person too. As I think about how much others have helped me, and I try to contribute something back. I pay it forward as well and look to do something nice for a stranger whenever I can. I know God loves a cheerful giver.
I give thanks for my relationships and give thanks to God for them whenever I think of them. I ask God to give us all hearts to know Him—who to know is life eternal.
I let my spouse know how much I count on their love and support. I hug them whenever I can. A blessing too early in the morning can be considered a curse. So I love and honour them. I tell my children that I am proud of them for trying, regardless of the results. I encourage them to find out what pleases the Lord.
I show my appreciation to God. I give thanks for salvation and I give thanks for my health. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases and redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! My appreciation for God turns to praise.
I praise him with my whole heart. I will praise the name of God with a song; and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. I will praise Him every day; yes, I will praise Him forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.
Today, I choose to be thankful; I cultivate a sense of gratitude and I plan to show my appreciation from the moment that I wake up. I notice the good things in my life and acknowledge the many acts of kindness that I have received. My boundary lines have fallen on pleasant places.
Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:
How can I actively cultivate a sense of gratitude and choose to be thankful each day?
In what ways can I show my appreciation to others and express humility in my interactions?
How can I deepen my appreciation for Your blessings in my life and express gratitude for Your love and provision?
Next Steps
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Enhance your journey with the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Journal, the perfect companion for the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge to inspire daily reflections and growth! https://revtrev.link/thanks
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart
The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge
Every day for 70 days … Choose to give thanks – Decision Feel grateful for what you give thanks for – Emotions Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for – Action Learn to give thanks with your whole heart Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart course today - https://revtrev.link/heart
Read I find strength in gratitude to stand firm in faith
I wake up each morning with a heart full of gratitude, for the Lord has blessed me abundantly beyond what I could ask for or imagine. I find strength when I cultivate a heart of thanksgiving so that I can be more and more firm in my faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. Faith comes by hearing the good news of Christ Jesus.
I choose to not give God credit for the works of the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. And I treat all hardship as discipline, knowing He will work all things together for good. I cast all my cares on Him because He cares for me. And I am never lacking in zeal, but keep I keep my spiritual fervour serving the Lord. I am joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. I don’t worry about anything, but I pray about everything and thank Him in all things, knowing that’s His will for me.
I know how to turn my hurt into hope. I trust in the Lord with all my heart and don’t lean on my own understanding. In all my ways, I acknowledge Him and He makes my path straight. The God of all hope fills me with peace and joy as I trust in Him, so that I overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit.
I know how to renew my strength. As I wait on the Lord, He renews my strength. Sometimes I rise on wings as eagles, sometimes I run and do not grow weary, sometimes I walk and do not faint. I am confident I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, so I am strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. I am still and know He is God.
I know how to exchange my problems for His peace. With thanksgiving I enter His gates and with praise I enter His courts. I tell Him what I need and I thank Him for what He’s done. Because He cares for me, I cast my cares on Him. I don’t fear because He is with me. I am not dismayed because He is God. He strengthens me and helps me and upholds me with His righteous right hand.
Today, I know gratitude is a powerful force that strengthens my faith for the long haul of life. It allows me to appreciate God’s blessings, to trust He works all things together for the good, and to find peace amidst life’s challenges. With a heart filled with gratitude, I can stand firm in my faith and face the reality of my day-to-day of every day with all the grace, hope, and joy He provides.
Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:
How can I cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving in my daily life to strengthen my faith and trust in Your provision?
In what ways can I actively cast my cares and worries on You, knowing that You care for me and that You work all things together for the good?
How can I practice being still before You, acknowledging You are God and seeking Your guidance, especially during times of challenges and uncertainty?
Next Steps
Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks
Align your thoughts with God’s thoughts for you. Discover profound insights with our 70-Day Gratitude Challenge book, ebook, and audiobook—your wonderful guide to cultivating appreciation and joy! Learn more - https://revtrev.link/thanks
Enhance your journey with the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Journal, the perfect companion for the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge to inspire daily reflections and growth! https://revtrev.link/thanks
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart
The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge
Every day for 70 days … Choose to give thanks – Decision Feel grateful for what you give thanks for – Emotions Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for – Action Learn to give thanks with your whole heart Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart course today - https://revtrev.link/heart
Read When I laugh my circumstances become more bearable
When I laugh, my heart is lifted, and my burdens feel lighter. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. I laugh at the enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. What He intends for evil, my God will use for the good. Gratitude for the good things of God makes it easy for me to laugh.
My mouth is filled with laughter, and my tongue with shouts of joy. Indeed, when I laugh, it is a testament to the great things the Lord has done for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. And He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagles as I trust and wait on the Lord!
In times of trouble, I remember He will fill my mouth with laughter and my lips with shouting. He rejoices over me with singing. He quiets me with His love. Even in the midst of difficulties, laughter can fill my mouth as He brings me joy.
Laughter also brings healing to my soul. A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but from the sorrow of the heart, the spirit is crushed. When I choose laughter, I am choosing to mend my spirit and find comfort in the midst of pain.
Laughter is good medicine. I look to see how God sees my pain. He speaks life and hope and truth. He tells me to be a child to enter His Kingdom. A 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day and a 40-year-old laughs about four. I want to be more like His child.
I am joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. When laughter fills my heart, it becomes easier to hold on to hope and trust in God’s plan for my life.
I remember there is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. In this moment, I am embracing the time appointed for joy.
When I laugh, I let go of anxiety and trust in God’s provision. I am not anxious about anything, but pray about everything with thanksgiving. As I trust in Him, the God of hope fills me with peace and joy so I can overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit. He makes known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in His presence, with eternal pleasures at His right hand.
A cheerful heart has a continual feast. When laughter fills my heart, it is as if I am partaking in a feast of joy and contentment that surpasses any worldly circumstances. Laughter reminds me of God’s goodness and faithfulness. The Lord has done great things for me; I am glad. When I laugh, I am expressing my gratitude for all the great things God has done in my life.
Today, in laughter that I find strength, healing, and joy. I am reminded of God’s presence and provision in every aspect of my life. So I embrace laughter and find solace in its transformative power. I am thankful I can laugh.
Reflection Questions to ask Holy Spirit:
How can I cultivate a joyful heart and incorporate laughter into my daily life to experience the healing and strength it brings?
Am I prioritizing times of laughter and joy in my life, especially during difficult circumstances, to remind myself of Your faithfulness and provision?
In what ways can I spread laughter and joy to those around me, being mindful of the contagious nature of a joyful heart?
Next Steps
Unlock a happier you with our FREE 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Course—transform your mindset at your own pace! https://revtrev.link/thanks
Align your thoughts with God’s thoughts for you. Discover profound insights with our 70-Day Gratitude Challenge book, ebook, and audiobook—your wonderful guide to cultivating appreciation and joy! Learn more - https://revtrev.link/thanks
Enhance your journey with the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge Journal, the perfect companion for the 70-Day Gratitude Challenge to inspire daily reflections and growth! https://revtrev.link/thanks
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart
The Live LIGHT 70 Day Gratitude Challenge
Every day for 70 days … Choose to give thanks – Decision Feel grateful for what you give thanks for – Emotions Show appreciation for what you feel gratitude for – Action Learn to give thanks with your whole heart Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart course today - https://revtrev.link/heart
