Happy Thanksgiving!

As Christians, we are called to be grateful. But it’s not always easy.

In this episode, Haley and Dustin reflect on what the Bible says about being thankful and some of the roadblocks that make gratitude difficult at times. With personal stories and helpful insights, they share some practical ways to grow in gratitude and give thanks to the Lord in all things. 

Listen and don’t miss the link below to our free Thanksgiving devotional, Growing in Gratitude.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(00:32) The Practice of Gratitude 

(05:14) Importance of Gratitude and Faith 

(12:31) Gratitude Shift Towards the Giver 

(19:43) Grateful Reflections on Lost Loved Ones 

(25:10) Gratitude Journaling at Work

(31:35) Practicing Gratitude and Appreciation 

(41:09) Practicing Thanksgiving With Whole Heart 

(46:25) Practicing Gratitude and Lessons Learned

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Helpful links and resources

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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.”