Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday. It’s a way of seeing the world. In this episode, discover how the daily practice of gratitude can steady your heart, lift your perspective, and help you recognize God’s goodness in every season.

Ever notice how gratitude can shift the entire atmosphere of your heart?

Not just on Thanksgiving Day, but on any ordinary Thursday?

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Bart shares the story of Judge John Kralik, who, at one of the lowest points in his life, made a simple resolution: write one thank-you note a day for a year. What happened next surprised even him. That daily rhythm of gratitude slowly transformed his outlook, changed relationships, and reframed how he saw God’s goodness in the middle of a hard season.

Through Kralik’s story and the truth of 1 Chronicles 16:34 and Colossians 2:6–7, you’ll discover that gratitude isn’t an emotion; it’s a practice. And when your roots go deep into Christ, thankfulness begins to overflow naturally, even when life is complicated.

Main Scriptures:

1 Chronicles 16:34 (NLT) – “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

Colossians 2:6–7 (NLT) – “Let your roots grow down into him… Then your faith will grow strong… and you will overflow with thankfulness.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why gratitude is a daily choice, not a once-a-year event
• How thankfulness shifts your focus from what’s missing to what God is doing
• Why noticing small gifts leads to a deeper awareness of God’s presence
• How gratitude anchors you during stressful or uncertain seasons

Today’s Challenge:

Write down five things God has done for you this year, no matter how small.

Then thank Him for each one.

And if you want to take a step further, write a simple thank-you note to someone in your life today. Let gratitude flow outward.

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