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Nos encanta creer los milagros del Antiguo Testamento. Creemos que Dios abrió el mar Rojo, que mandó maná del cielo, que sacó agua de la roca. Y no dudamos de eso. Pero… ¿Sabes algo curioso? Cuando nos toca a nosotros esperar un milagro, cuando pedimos sanidad, provisión o una respuesta imposible, de repente dudamos y nos preguntamos: ¿Será que Dios todavía hace milagros hoy? Recuerda: con Dios, nada es imposible

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Thanksgiving Day has long been a time when Americans pause to remember the Pilgrims, their partnership with the Native Americans, and the bountiful harvest they celebrated together. At its core, however, Thanksgiving was established as a national day dedicated to giving thanks to God. Yet for many, this central truth has faded. Gratitude has become more connected to traditions, food, or circumstances than to the God who provides all things.

In today's devotional and prayer, we see how Scripture calls us back to the heart of true thanksgiving — acknowledging God as the giver of every good gift and intentionally remembering His faithfulness. The Pilgrims modeled this well: despite difficulty, loss, and uncertainty, they paused to thank God. Their gratitude was rooted not in abundance but in trust.

Similarly, we are called to thank God in every circumstance — whether life feels full or fragile. Gratitude lifts our eyes beyond our current challenges and helps us see God’s unchanging character. We thank Him by remembering His past faithfulness, by praising Him with our words and lives, and by offering sacrificial thanksgiving even when life hurts.

Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful time to practice these rhythms, but they are meant to shape our entire lives. Gratitude keeps our hearts anchored in God’s goodness and reminds us that every provision — physical, emotional, and spiritual — comes from His generous hand.

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

Takeaway Truths

• Thanksgiving is first and foremost an act of worship directed to God.

• Gratitude grows as we remember God's past faithfulness and daily provision.

• Praise is a powerful expression of thankfulness and shapes our hearts toward God.

• Sacrificial thanksgiving — praising God in hardship — deeply honors Him.

• True thanksgiving is not tied to comfort but to trust in God’s goodness.

Let’s Pray

Dear Father,

On this Thanksgiving Day, we thank You first and foremost for Your goodness, Your faithfulness, and the gift of Salvation. We remember all that You have done for us through Jesus Christ — His coming into the world and His sacrifice on the cross so that we may live.

Help us to praise Your name in every circumstance — with our words, our songs, our actions, and our service toward others. May our gratitude be rooted not in earthly comfort but in Your unchanging love and provision.

We offer You a sacrifice of praise, choosing thanksgiving even in loss, disappointment, or uncertainty. You alone are worthy of all honor and praise. Thank You for Your bountiful provisions and for sustaining us each day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Additional Scriptures for Reflection

John gets his wisdom teeth out and experiences time travel. Meanwhile, Jonnie searches for a loyal dog and shares historical facts about Thanksgiving.

Plus, a conversation about Job and the two-word answer God gives to every prayer.

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Most of us don’t realize how quickly small irritations grow into daily frustrations—until something shifts our perspective. In tonight's prayer and devotional, Tracie Miles writes how the shift came through a green carpet she’d grown to despise. It wasn’t until she met a family in Ecuador—living on a dirt floor, cooking over a fire pit, with no clean water, shoes, or furniture—that everything changed.

Their poverty was undeniable. Yet their gratitude was overwhelming.
Their lack was real. Yet their joy was radiant.
Their circumstances were desperate. Yet their hearts glowed with the light of Christ.

The contrast was convicting.

Their thankfulness wasn’t rooted in possessions, comfort, or convenience, but in recognizing every small provision as a blessing from God. Suddenly, green carpet no longer felt like a burden—it felt like abundance.

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s easy to be consumed with the details: preparing food, hosting guests, coordinating schedules, and striving for the “perfect” holiday. But Psalm 100:4 calls us to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving—not just on Thanksgiving Day but as a posture of life.

Before the turkey hits the table, the Word invites us to pause and prepare our hearts.

Thanksgiving is not a date on the calendar; it’s a spiritual discipline.
It’s not a meal; it’s a mindset.
It’s not about perfection; it’s about perspective.

When we allow gratitude to lead us, everything else shifts. The food becomes secondary, the imperfections become irrelevant, and the day becomes holy. Gratitude reframes our irritations, softens our expectations, and awakens us to blessings we overlook every day.

Before you step into tomorrow’s celebration, step first into thanksgiving.

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

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

HOW TO PREPARE A THANKFUL HEART BEFORE YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL

• Acknowledge God’s Presence
  Invite Him into your Thanksgiving before it begins.

• List Five “Unseen” Blessings
  Clean water, shelter, a bed, literacy, freedom to worship.

• Release Expectations
  Allow the day to be what it is, not what you wish it were.

• Thank God for One Thing You’ve Complained About
  Let the shift in perspective soften your heart.

“We all just have different medicines that we reach for.”

That’s how Tim Sexton describes the real story behind the affair that blew up his life. Even though at one point that affair led to his downfall as a pastor, today it's not something he hides from. Instead, he's leaning into it in hopes to help others, and one of the ways he's doing that is by calling out the roots that run much deeper. Those roots for him? A lifelong addiction to people-pleasing and affirmation rooted in childhood trauma, fear, and spiritual confusion.

In this conversation, Tim opens up about growing up with two alcoholic parents, feeling responsible for their chaos, and carrying a distorted picture of God into adulthood—one built on fear, performance, and the desperate need to be enough. He shares how that inner ache followed him into marriage and ministry, how it quietly shaped his identity, and how flattery, secrecy, and emotional validation became the “medicine” that eventually led to infidelity.

But this is not only a story about destruction. It’s also a story about the long road back—through exposure, humility, counseling, discipleship, and the honest surrender that brings real freedom. Tim talks about the years he spent dismantling false identities, the painful undoing that came even after public confession, and the miracle of restoration he never expected.

If you’ve ever thought you've done something beyond forgiveness, this episode reminds you that there is always hope.

We explore:

—Why infidelity was a symptom, not the root
—How childhood trauma and alcoholic parents shaped Tim’s identity
—People-pleasing as an addiction
—Why fear of God (not awe of God) destroyed his early faith
—The moment everything collapsed on a high-school football field
—What public shame exposed in him
—Why approval addiction is every bit as powerful as substance addiction
—How Jesus rebuilt him from the inside out
—Why the church must rethink restoration
—What it really means when Tim says “The best definition of sin I’ve ever heard is you and me trying to get our needs met apart from Christ.”

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"For he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." — Psalm 103:14

Psalm 103:14 reminds us that God understands our limits better than we do. He isn’t shocked by our weaknesses, our exhaustion, or the moments we fall short. Instead, He responds with compassion, knowing exactly how fragile and human we are. This verse lifts the pressure to be perfect and invites us to rest in a God who meets us with mercy, not disappointment, every time we reach the end of ourselves.

Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken

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Carol Ogle McCracken is a dynamic Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher known for her warmth, humor, and transparency. She brings biblical truths to life through real-world stories and relatable experiences—whether navigating alcohol recovery, parenting a child with special needs, or walking through divorce.

Today, she serves as Minister of Discipleship at her local church and shares God’s Word through women's retreats, conferences, and online devotionals. Her book, Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It, was released in 2020 and continues to encourage readers in their pursuit of godly wisdom.

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From being a beauty pageant competitor to being on Gordon Ramsey's cooking competition show, my friend Nicole Warren Renard has lived quite the life! Which is why nobody would suspect that she had struggled for so long with identity and an eating disorder, wondering what God's plans would be for her life. Today, as part of my Body, Mind, and Spirit series in partnership with WeShare, we're exploring the holistic healing that God provides through a transformed life in Christ.

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What do you do when everyone around you is posting grateful hearts and counting blessings, but you're just trying to get through the day?

This Thanksgiving week, if your heart feels heavy instead of thankful, this episode is for you. You're not failing spiritually, and you're not alone.

In this episode, Rachel explores what gratitude looks like in hard places—when life feels overwhelming, when chairs at your table are empty, when finances are tight, or when you're simply struggling to find words to pray.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why gratitude isn't about manufacturing feelings, but about anchoring in truth
• The difference between "thank you FOR this" and "thank you IN this" (and why it matters)
• A 3-step prayer pattern for when you can't feel grateful but want to give thanks anyway
• What Habakkuk's prayer teaches us about defiant faith in desperate circumstances
• An answered prayer story about a broken oven and the provision that came when Rachel wasn't feeling particularly grateful

Key Takeaway: God's faithfulness doesn't depend on your emotional response. You can bring your honest, heavy heart to Him and still choose thanksgiving—not for what's happening, but for who He is in the midst of it.

Perfect for: Anyone facing their first holiday after loss, struggling with family dynamics, dealing with financial stress, or simply feeling guilty for not being more grateful this Thanksgiving.

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