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Hey Carpool Crew, Happy Friday! Maybe you’re eating some Thanksgiving leftovers or just catching up on sleep — either way, I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here. Today’s reminder is simple but powerful: thankfulness isn’t just for one day. It’s not about a holiday on the calendar — it’s something we can live out every single day.

Our verse for today comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:18:

Let’s think about Daniel — one of my son Beckett’s favorite Bible stories. Daniel was far from home in a strange land. He missed everything familiar, but the Bible says Daniel “prayed and gave thanks to God just as he had done before” (Daniel 6:10). Even when life was hard, Daniel didn’t stop being thankful — and that thankfulness made his faith strong enough to face lions!

If Jesus were sitting in the car with you today, I think He’d say, “Keep thanking God — not just on special days, but every day. The more you thank Me, the stronger your faith will grow.”

Here’s how that works: the more you practice thankfulness — just like practicing the piano, or shooting free throws, or learning a new skill — the better you get at it. When you say, “Thank you, God,” every day — for your family, your food, your friends, or even the challenges you face — your heart learns to see God’s goodness in everything.

So don’t let your thankfulness stop after Thanksgiving. Thankful hearts don’t need a holiday — they just need a moment.

Before you go, talk about this together: What’s one thing you can thank God for — not just today, but every day this week?

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

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