Nehemiah 9:20

Gratitude: A 5-day devotional from Brandon Lake. - "Thank you.” What a simple phrase, and yet, it carries such weight. Join me on a five-day deep dive into the purpose, power, and potential of thanking God through every season of our lives. Gratitude is a heart posture, and it impacts not only our own spirits, but the spirits of those around us. More importantly, it’s the most deserving gift we can offer to the Lord. Thanks for coming along, y’all.

This plan is based on the invitation that Jesus issued in John 7:37–39. In seven meditations, you will reflect upon the thirst that only Jesus can satisfy, how belief in Christ can quench that thirst, what Jesus meant when He invited all who are thirsty to come to Him, and what He promises will happen to those who believe in Him and whose hearts are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

Reading the Bible is a powerful habit often missing in the lives of many Christians. While most Christians understand that they should read their Bible, many aren’t sure how or why. Life gets hectic and Bible reading quickly gets accidentally squeezed out. Our goal is to help you grow in your love for the Lord, His Word, and to be empowered with the tools to get the most out of your time spent in the Bible.

Along with Ezra, Nehemiah chronicles the post-exilic history of Israel. Nehemiah's leadership helped resettle Israelites in the land and rebuild Jerusalem's walls. However, Nehemiah's greatest legacy was a renewed national identity rooted in repentance of sin and obedience to God.