“Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God.
He made us, and we are his—
his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever;
his faithfulness, through all generations.”
Psalm 100 CSB
Here’s the powerful truth about giving thanks:
Gratitude lifts our hearts beyond the weight of our circumstances to the unfailing goodness of God. As Psalm 100 invites us to, we can enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. In deep pain, in prolonged waiting, even in the middle of life’s small inconveniences, choosing thankfulness becomes a pathway to God’s presence.
When we turn our attention to God’s faithfulness, our perspective changes.
Gratitude opens our eyes to see God working right here, right now.
Whether we’re giving thanks for the beauty of fall, the laughter of loved ones, or the reminder of His promises, each moment of thankfulness is a moment spent in the light of His love.
Write down what you’re grateful for: today’s blessings, memories of God’s goodness, and promises you’re holding onto. Speak them aloud, jot them in a journal, or share them with someone you trust. Let this practice turn your heart to praise, for “the Lord is good and His love endures forever.”
And as we take time to count our blessings, know that you are counted among ours. Every one of you in this community — readers and listeners and writers alike — is a gift for which we give thanks. Thank you for letting us share in your journey of faith and for sharing your own stories with us. We are grateful for you, today and always.
And we are so very grateful to you, (in) courage, for bringing God’s grace and beautiful words to all of us daily. Many blessings to all of the contributors and readers. So, so much to be thankful for.
In Courage
Gratitude can change your attitude. You realize what you have versus what you don’t. It makes me appreciate little things in life like good coworkers. When I get to feelin down I often make a thankful list. There will be over 100+ items range from Jesus died for sins, sins forgiven PPF, husband, wok, indoor plumbing, paper clips, toilet paper. That way I infuse my mind with God’s greatness.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Blessings 🙂
Dear (in)courage……………….Thank you to all of you for your uplifting stories and scriptures and just for all of your kindness and love that we feel, even if you don’t even know many of us. As many of you know, I am still in a dark season and holidays are very sad for me. I am alone (human being wise) and I am staying in my apartment today and praying and writing a “Thankful List” this afternoon. Many of my most joyful memories, I have to go back many years when my parents and beloved relatives were still here on Earth. They are in a better place now, but I do miss them so much on these days. I know we are not supposed to look back, but I do not have too much to smile about in the last 6 years now. God, however has done many things for me even now, but I am in the “wait” time for the hope that I may see or hear from my grandson soon. I have accepted the fact that I will never get my son back as he doesn’t even know me anymore except for the untrue things (awful, nasty things) that my now ex-husband has told him I did, but he has had dementia now for about 8 years even though he and my son say there is nothing wrong with him. I went to see him for myself as nobody would tell me how he was. I was shocked at how far his disease has progressed. He didn’t even recognize me, even after I gave him my full name which after being married to him for 56 years is HIS last name. My son does not spend enough time with him to even see it, but maybe he is in denial too. I only know one last thing, my son will drive down and pick him up and take him back to his house where they will have a big dinner and probably laugh as they know I am alone. That is how much they hate me. They all think it is funny when he forgets things and can’t put his words together and that really makes my heart ache because it is not funny. He has a serious disease. I am sorry to write this part today as I should be celebrating too, but I will read the Bible, say many prayer, write that list and maybe someone might call me. I love the Lord, Jesus and my Holy Spirit and I still have hope that God is planning something very good for me, but it is just not the right time yet. Again, to All of you (in)courage in our community and all the people that read and comment on the devotions, I send you my love and my Thanks for all of you. May all of you have a Blessed Thanksgiving and you will be the first thing on my Thankful List…………….I hope you consider me as part of your family and perhaps today remember me in your prayers………………Betsy Basile
Dear Betsy,
Praying for you today ❤️.
Kelly
I’m also grateful for all my (in)courage friends~enjoy time around the table today!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you ladies! I treasure my mornings with you!
Happy Thanksgiving !!!! <3
I’m so thankful for incourage devotionals! I read them during my morning God time every day. Your ministry is such a blessing! May the Lord bless each of you writers and all who make this ministry possible. May the Lord answer all your prayers. (Psalm 20:5b).