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Hey Carpool Crew, it’s Pastor Justin — and today we’re talking about something that might surprise you: God has a password! It’s not full of numbers or symbols… it’s just two simple words: “Thank you.” Those words open the door to something way better than a game or an app — they open the door to God’s presence.

In Psalm 100:4, it says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.”

If Jesus were sitting next to you today, I think He’d say, “Every time you say thank you, you come closer to My Father. You show that you notice His goodness — and that makes His heart smile.”

In this episode, you’ll learn how being thankful unlocks peace and joy in your heart. Complaining can make us feel closed off, but gratitude swings the door wide open to God’s presence. Try it today — whenever something good happens, whisper: “Thank you, God.” Even small things — a good lunch, a kind friend, or finding a quarter — are chances to use God’s password.

Before you go, talk about this together: When could you use “thank you” as your password today?

And remember, no matter where you are or how you’re listening, God loves you.

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