This week’s episode drops you right onto the Thanksgiving battlefield — where emotions run high, patience runs thin, and gratitude feels more like a discipline than a vibe.

But here’s the thing:Biblical thanksgiving was never meant to be a mood.It’s a weapon.A shield-raiser.A line-holder.

In today’s Arsenal release, you’ll hear a battle-grade worship song designed for the moments when your peace is tested, your nerves are stretched, and your sanctification is hanging by a thread.

This one’s for every believer who’s choosing to thank God in the pressure, not just after it’s over.

Armor up.Turn it up.And let’s give thanks in the battle — right where it counts.

Lyrics:

Grateful Grit

[VERSE 1]

When the table shakes with tension,And the room feels heavy, too,I remember You are with me,And Your strength pulls me through.Every dart that comes in flying,Every word that hits too hard,I lift my shield in faith againAnd trust Your steady heart.

[CHORUS]

I give thanks in the battle,I give thanks in the storm.Not for perfect circumstances—But because Your love holds strong.I give thanks in the tension,When my patience’s wearing thin.I give thanks because You’re faithful—And You guard my heart within.

[VERSE 2]

When the past walks in uninvited,When old scars begin to burn,You remind me You’re my refuge,And You’re teaching me to learn.This gratitude’s not easy—It’s obedience in the fight;But I’ll praise You in the pressure‘Cause You hold me in the night.

[CHORUS]

I give thanks in the battle,I give thanks in the storm.Not for perfect circumstances—But because Your love holds strong.I give thanks in the tension,When my patience’s wearing thin.I give thanks because You’re faithful—And You guard my heart within.

[VERSE 3]

When the voices rise around me,And the peace I had feels small,You remind me who I stand with—The Commander over all.I won’t bow to irritation,I won’t fall to fear or pride;I will lift my shield of faith upWith Your Spirit at my side.

[BRIDGE]

You are steady in the chaos,You are constant in the noise.You are peace when I feel shaken,You are strength when I lose poise.Every moment, every season,In the heartache, in the grace—I will thank You in the battle‘Cause You’re worthy of this praise.

[CHORUS]

I give thanks in the battle,I give thanks in the storm.Not for perfect circumstances—But because Your love holds strong.I give thanks in the tension,When my patience’s wearing thin.I give thanks because You’re faithful—And You guard my heart within.

[OUTRO]

So I’ll stand with grateful courage,And I’ll praise You come what may;For Your mercy never falters—And You’re with me every day.

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