For God so loved the world that he gave….
[Excerpted from Let Gratitude Show You the Way: A 21-Day Devotional Guide, Herald House, 2012, p. 9]
Generosity is something God wants for us, not from us. No expression of God’s generosity is as complete as the gift of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, God’s son freely given to us all. In Christ the giver became the gift and the ultimate example of God's grace and love.
Christ showed and taught us that God’s grace and love are equally available to everyone. God’s love is unwavering and not dependent on our good behavior or good works. The gift of God’s son, Jesus Christ, revealed God’s grace and love. We become whole when we receive Christ and recognize that all that we have is a gift from God.
Prayer Phrase
“…give thanks in all circumstances” (Thessalonians 5:18).
Practice Gratitude
Set aside an intentional time every day to:
- Read a daily reflection.
- Prayerfully reflect on your day (or previous day).
- Ask the question, “What am I grateful for today?”
- Write it down.
Expressions of gratitude don’t need to be sappy and tearful, just sincere and heartfelt. It can be for the little and the big things in life; it can also be for the ordinary and the mundane. First thing in the morning? Middle of the day? Last thing at night? It doesn’t matter when. It matters that you do it the same time every day and you are consistent.
Today’s Prayer for Peace
Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.