In this replay episode, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations on gratitude.

Haley kicks things off with a special Thanksgiving song, and together we reflect on what the Bible says about being thankful – even when it’s not easy. We explore some roadblocks that make gratitude difficult at times and share some practical ways to grow in gratitude and give thanks to the Lord in all things.

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Listen in to learn more :

(05:11) Gratitude in All Circumstances 

(12:27) Balancing Emotion and Gratitude 

(13:56) Gratitude and Gift Giver 

(27:05) Expressing Gratitude for Everyday Items 

(33:02) Practicing Gratitude Beyond Comparisons 

(42:30) Practicing Thanksgiving With Whole Heart 

(48:43) Gratitude and Thankfulness

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode:

Psalm 9:1 – “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”

Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

Matthew 26:26-27 – “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.”

Luke 17:15-19 – “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?  Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights...”

Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.”