New Wineskins: Embracing God's Best for You in Your New YearSample

Day 16: Cultivating Gratitude

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live."

Cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that opens the door to God's best. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are reminded to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

Today, we commit to the practice of gratitude in the new year. Gratitude is not just about offering thanks during times of abundance but also in the face of challenges and adversity. It's an act of recognizing the goodness of God even in difficult circumstances.

In our prayer today, we acknowledge the significance of gratitude in our spiritual journey. We thank God for His blessings, recognizing that gratitude is a hallmark of a life aligned with His best. May our hearts overflow with thankfulness as we continue to embrace His goodness.

Prayer:

Lord, as we step into this new year, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude. We understand that gratitude is a key that opens the door to Your best. Today, we take a moment to thank You for Your countless blessings, not just in times of joy but also in times of trial. We know that giving thanks is Your will for us, and we desire to align our hearts with Your desires. May gratitude be a hallmark of our lives in this new year. Help us to have hearts that overflow with thankfulness for Your goodness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.