Pause: A Month of Gratitude in Five Minutes a DaySample

Proclaim

“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.” (Phil. 4:8-9)

Prompt

“Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.”

These lyrics from the song “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” are a recipe for gratitude. When we stop to identify, rest in, and meditate on the goodness of God in our lives, we can CLAIM the strength we need for today and ENJOY a bright hope for tomorrow.

Gratitude is a time machine. It provides us with the ability to look back to where we were and be grateful for how God has brought us out… while simultaneously giving us a vision for even better days ahead.

Let’s claim that today as we go about our lives. Climb into the time machine of gratitude. Thank God for what He has brought you through and trust that, if He did it once before, He can and will DO IT AGAIN!

Prod

Where does your gratitude time machine take you in the past? What about the future?

Praise

Listen to “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” by The Worship Initiative

Pray

Jesus, I’m so grateful for being where I am now compared to where I was. You brought me here! What can I do but worship you?! Thank you for this wonderful day you gave me, and give me a vision and a bright hope for tomorrow. Amen.