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Abba Father, Thank You for dying for me. Thank You for the cross of Calvary, where Jesus paid a debt I could never repay. As I enter this season of Thanksgiving, help me fix my eyes not only on the blessings You’ve provided, but on the sacrifice that made all blessings possible. Thank You for sustaining me, keeping me, and growing me through Your Holy Spirit. Thank You that because of the cross, I am forgiven, redeemed, and reconciled to You. No matter what this year has held, I choose to be thankful for Your love demonstrated through Jesus’ sacrifice. Help me honor the cross with a grateful heart—this Thanksgiving and every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

How many days end with the sudden realization that we barely thought about God at all? In our evening prayer and devotional, we reflect on the fact that it's not because we don’t love God, but because the demands of life pulled us from one task to the next without pause. Work deadlines, parenting responsibilities, errands, meals, chores, and endless to-do lists often leave us so drained that God feels far from our thoughts. But Greg Grandchamp reminds us of a freeing truth: God is not absent from our routines — we simply forget to look for Him there. We often assume that God’s presence is something we encounter only during quiet devotions, Sunday services, or structured prayer times. Yet Scripture and spiritual history tell a different story. Brother Lawrence, known for his reflections in The Practice of the Presence of God, discovered deep intimacy with God while doing the most ordinary task imaginable — washing dishes. To him, scrubbing pots could be as sacred as receiving Communion. Why? Because God is near in the ordinary. He is present in the repetitive. He is attentive in the mundane. Brother Lawrence wrote, “The least little remembrance of Him is always the most pleasing to Him.” A whispered prayer while folding laundry. A moment of gratitude while waiting in traffic. A breath of surrender during a stressful meeting. These small acknowledgements become sacred moments of communion. 1 Corinthians 10:31 calls us to glorify God in whatever we do. Not just in the moments that feel spiritual — but in all of life. This means our routines, even the ones that feel tedious or insignificant, can become places of worship and connection. God is not confined to church buildings or morning quiet time. His Spirit dwells within us. He is present in every sigh, every step, every responsibility, every unnoticed act of service. Even when we don’t feel Him, Psalm 139:7-8 assures us that He is there — deeply involved in our everyday lives. Awareness of His presence does not require more time — only more intention. When we begin turning our hearts toward Him throughout the day, even briefly, we discover a peace, strength, and companionship that we’ve been missing. Your daily routines can become places of encounter. Your ordinary moments can become worship. Your busy life can become a living prayer. TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 MAIN TAKEAWAYS God is present in every part of our day — even the mundane or repetitive tasks. We often miss experiencing His peace because we allow busyness to steal our awareness. Practicing God’s presence transforms ordinary moments into sacred ones. Short, simple prayers can anchor our attention back to Him. Every action, when offered to God, becomes an act of worship. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 Corinthians 10:31 Psalm 139:7-8 Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 46:1 YOUR EVENING PRAYER Father, Thank You for being with me in every moment of my day. Help me become more aware of Your presence, even in the routines that feel ordinary or overwhelming. Teach me to turn to You with small prayers, simple acknowledgements, and quiet moments of gratitude. Keep my heart centered on You as I work, rest, serve, and go about my daily tasks. May everything I do bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Waiting rarely feels like a blessing. In today's prayer and devotional, we reflect on how waiting often feels like life is passing us by while our prayers remain unanswered. Whether the longing is for a child, a marriage, healing, clarity, or a breakthrough, seasons of waiting can stir deep discouragement. But Scripture assures us that God is good to those who wait for Him, not only after the answer comes but in the waiting itself. Waiting is not wasted time — it is often the place where God does His most transformative work. Gratitude during waiting does not minimize the pain; instead, it shifts our focus from what we lack to the God who is present with us. The “soil seasons” are where roots grow deep, character is formed, and faith matures. The author shares her own story of longing for motherhood — a journey marked by years of delay, painful loss, and a NICU stay that tested her trust all over again. Through that journey, she discovered that the miracle was not only the child she finally held, but the heart God formed within her while she waited. The same is true for us: the waiting shapes us in ways the answer never could. If you find yourself in the difficult tension of waiting today, know this: you are not being overlooked or forgotten. You are being prepared. God is aligning details you cannot see. Gratitude becomes a doorway to peace, grounding you in His goodness even when the future feels uncertain. Today's Bible Reading: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” – Lamentations 3:25 Main Takeaways Waiting is not punishment; it is preparation. God is actively working in the unseen details of your life. Gratitude invites God into your ache and strengthens your faith. Seasons of waiting shape you for the blessings to come. God's timing is perfect — His delays are not denials. A Prayer to Give Thanks in the Seasons of Waiting Father, thank You for being with me in the waiting. Thank You for the ways You’re working, even when I cannot see it. Forgive me for the moments I’ve doubted Your goodness or tried to move ahead of Your plan. Teach me to find peace right here — not in the next season, but in Your presence with me now. Help me choose gratitude even in uncertainty. Thank You for shaping my faith, deepening my dependence, and strengthening my trust. Thank You that Your timing is perfect, and You do not withhold good from those who walk with You. Help me to rest, to release control, and to trust that Your delays are not denials. Prepare my heart for whatever You have ahead, and help me wait well with a spirit of praise and expectation. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Additional Scriptures for Meditation Psalm 27:14 Isaiah 40:31 Romans 8:25 Psalm 46:10

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. Remember Someone Who Has Less Allow their reality to anchor your gratitude. Speak Gratitude Out Loud Declare God’s goodness in the presence of others. Commit to a Complaint-Free Day Replace each grumble with thanksgiving. Thank God for Who He Is His character is the foundation of all gratitude. A thankful heart transforms the holiday—and the people around your table. MAIN TAKEAWAYS Gratitude is a spiritual discipline that aligns our hearts with God’s goodness. Seeing others’ struggles can reshape our own perspective on abundance. Thanksgiving begins before the meal; it begins in the quiet preparation of the heart. God cares more about our gratitude than the presentation of our celebrations. A thankful posture changes irritation into worship and frustration into joy. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Psalm 100:4 James 1:17 YOUR EVENING PRAYER Father, Forgive me for the times I’ve focused on what I lack instead of the abundance You’ve placed in my life. Open my eyes to the blessings I take for granted each day. Give me a heart like Gabriella’s family—one marked by gratitude, joy, and a recognition of Your provision even in hard circumstances. Prepare my heart for tomorrow’s celebration and fill me with thankfulness that honors You. Transform my complaints into worship and my frustrations into praise. In Jesus’ name, Amen. THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON What “green carpet” in my life has become a daily irritation? How might God be using it as a reminder to shape my heart? If someone with far less observed my life today, what would they see in my attitude toward God’s blessings? How can I intentionally “enter His gates with thanksgiving” tomorrow— before the celebration, before the meal, before the challenges?

Dear Father, We lift our voices to praise and thank You for America. We acknowledge that it was Your hand that guided the Pilgrims to a new land where they could worship Christ freely. Thank You for establishing this nation on godly principles and granting us the blessing of religious liberty. Remind us this Thanksgiving of the believers who trusted You enough to leave everything behind for the sake of Your glory. Strengthen and restore America’s spiritual foundation. Lead our nation’s leaders to return to Your Word, Your truth, and Your righteousness. Above all, thank You for the gift of Salvation through Jesus Christ—undeserved, unearned, and freely given. May our hearts remain humble and full of gratitude for all You have done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Heavenly Father, Forgive me for the times I have grumbled when my expectations overshadowed my gratitude. Redirect my focus from what is lacking to the fullness of Your goodness. Help me cultivate heart-level thankfulness, not just head-level obligation. Give me eyes that see Your faithfulness, a mind that dwells on what is good, and a voice that speaks thanksgiving even before the feelings arrive. You are worthy of praise in every circumstance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Comfort that Strengthens

Lord God, You are the one from whom all blessings flow. I confess that at times I can’t see all Your goodness under the shadow of life’s heaviness, and I struggle to share from what little I feel I have. But just as You delight in blessing me, You also desire that I bless others, even in small ways. Help me to become more aware of Your blessings. Give me courage to share what You’ve given—whether much or little. Thank You for the way You multiply every offering and for the fullness You return to my heart when I obey You. Turn my little into a lot, for Your glory and for the good of others. In Your praiseworthy name, Amen.

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Gary Sinise shared how he bounced back after receiving brutal audition feedback. The longtime Hollywood actor detailed a time in his career when he was knocked down, but he refused to stay down. Watch the short but powerful clip to listen to Gary discuss a challenging moment in his acting career, and how he bounced back in a big way.

Life is not always an easy, fair or fun experience. In fact, many moments in life are downright unpleasant. It does hurt at times, more than we’d like to admit. As most people know, life will knock you down and leave you battered and bruised, with scars as reminders of those challenging, painful times.

But just because life knocks us down, that doesn’t mean we stay down. Instead, we get back up on our feet and take those hard-earned lessons with us as we try again. It doesn’t matter what we do in life; we’re going to fail and miss the mark at one time or another. However, what is important is how we follow up on that situation. How will we respond?

In a clip posted on YouTube, Gary, best known for his role as Lt. Dan in the classic film “Forrest Gump,” shared a moment from his career when he failed. He mentioned how he went to an audition, hoping to get the part, but didn’t. However, he did receive some rather harsh and brutal criticism instead.

“I did my audition,” he said. “I thought I was giving everything I got, you know? I’m really, really punching it up, and then the casting director said, ‘Have you studied acting?’  And I said, ‘Well, I did acting in high school. I have a theater company in Chicago called Steppenwolf.’”

Gary’s response to this person’s question didn’t impress them at all. They proceeded to question his acting ability.

“’Have you ever thought about getting some acting classes?’” the casting director asked him. Taking some lessons, you know, learning how to act.’”

After those words, Gary did not give up acting, as most people would have if they had received such criticism. Instead, he continued acting, and a year later, he was acting in a play in New York City with John Malkovich.

James 1:12 “There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God’s approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.”

Lord, Thank You for drawing me close tonight. I confess that I am the one who has wandered, not You. I long to return to the place of deep fellowship with You. Forgive me for the ways I have distanced myself and for trying to live in my own strength. Thank You that You have never left me, not for a moment. Make my heart sensitive again to the still, small voice of Your Holy Spirit. Draw me near, and help me stay close. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Let’s Pray Faithful Father, we are so thankful that You give us the gift of family and precious friendships. As a relational God, we know that You command us to cherish and deepen these relationships by nourishing them with love and cultivating peace. Oh, but we need Your help, wisdom, and guidance. Please help us foster a heart of gratitude this beautiful season that softly calls us to see the many blessings You have so graciously provided. Allow us to show and give thanks to those You have so lovingly placed in our lives with our words, actions, and deeds. Grant us the means to be peacemakers and restore hope and healing to relationships that need Your hand of mercy. When various waves of emotions arrive, temper our thoughts, calm our hearts, and soothe our souls with Your Word of Truth. We want to live intentionally, honoring You with our time, because our days here on this side of eternity matter and hold a greater purpose. I am so very thankful that one day all will be restored, and I eagerly anticipate the glory that awaits us as we spend eternity with You, in peace, love, and divine unity. Thank You for that hope. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let’s Pray Dear God, help me to see Your blessings in every season. Although this present season feels heavy, allow me to see You. Your blessings are always around me, and they fill me with much joy. Despite the difficult hardships and struggles I'm facing right now, I turn my focus to You. Shield my heart from negativity and help me to see Your blessings. I know they are always around me, just as Your presence always surrounds me. Walk with me as I enter this new season and help me to remember that You are eternally with me. There is time and a place for everything, and I praise You that You are the orchestrator behind them all. In Your Son’s Name, I pray, Amen.

If you’re a list maker, you know the strange mix of joy and frustration that comes with the habit. As our nightly prayer and devotional remind us, there’s a certain satisfaction in crossing things off — so much so that we sometimes write down tasks we already completed just to check them off. But on the days when the list goes untouched or grows longer instead of shorter, the disappointment can feel heavy. Greg Grandchamp reminds us that in those moments, our minds often turn against us. The “why didn’t I…” thoughts take over. The “I should have…” regrets pile up. The unfinished list becomes a source of stress, discouragement, or even shame. But God isn’t measuring our days by the length of our lists. He is far more concerned with the posture of our hearts than the productivity of our hours. Isaiah 26:3 gives us an anchor: God keeps us in perfect peace when our minds are steadfast — when our trust remains fixed on Him rather than on our performance. TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 MAIN TAKEAWAYS Your unfinished list does not define you; God’s sovereignty does. Peace isn’t the result of productivity — it’s the fruit of trust. God ordains your steps even when your plans fall apart. Prayer shifts your focus from frustration to rest. Your list may not be finished, but God’s faithfulness always is. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Isaiah 26:3 Philippians 4:7 Psalm 46:10 Ephesians 3:20 YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER Father, You know me better than I know myself. You see the anxiety I feel over all I didn’t complete today. Help me take joy in what was accomplished, even if it wasn’t what I planned. Remind me that what mattered today was what You intended, not what I listed. Give me peace in knowing that Your purposes stand firm, even when my schedule does not. Teach me to rest in Your will rather than striving for my own. At the end of each day, help me remember that Your list is the one that matters most.

Father, we thank You that You promise to provide new mercies for us every single morning. Help us to grab onto Your mercy and bring it into our everyday lives. Show us the best rhythms and routines we can implement to allow our souls and homes the best chance to connect with You each new day. Grant us the wisdom we need to succeed in embracing Your joy and relishing Your mercy. Let gratitude be a part of our morning routine. Help us not to take for granted the gift that each new day is. Nothing about our lives is an accident. Help me to embrace the purpose You have for my life. Help me to share Your love and grace with those around me. Allow me to be a model of Your mercy to those in my home who watch me start my day. Let my words be ones that point them to You and remind them that You are good.

Resurrection and Renewal

The closer the holidays get, the more the world around us paints a picture of perfect peace — Christmas cards with glowing fireplaces, sparkling mantles, idyllic families, and scenes blanketed in silent snow. But for many of us, peace feels anything but accessible this time of year. As Tracie Miles reflects, even though Christmas cards portray a serene and simple season, the reality often feels chaotic. Children grow up, families expand, schedules clash, and gift lists triple. The magic of the holidays can shift into stress, pressure, and exhaustion. In the busyness, we may find ourselves longing to step into one of those picture-perfect cards — even if only for a moment. Yet the peace we ache for isn’t found in a flawless holiday backdrop. It is found in Jesus. Tracie reminds us that Christmas was intentionally simple. God could have orchestrated a majestic spectacle filled with grandeur and earthly royalty, but He chose humility instead. TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” — Luke 2:14 MAIN TAKEAWAYS Holiday “peace” portrayed by culture is often unrealistic; true peace is found in Christ alone. Jesus’s birth was intentionally simple, modeling what real peace looks like. Busyness and overcommitment can steal our peace and distort the meaning of Christmas. Peace becomes accessible when we pause, pray, and refocus on Christ instead of expectations. A simple act of love often reflects the heart of Christmas more than any holiday perfection. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 2:14 Isaiah 9:6 John 14:27 Philippians 4:7 YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER Dear Lord, Help me resist getting swept into the world’s version of Christmas — the pressure, the perfectionism, the pace. When chaos begins to rise in my heart and mind, convict me gently and lead me back to Your peace. Replace my to-do lists with to-love lists and keep my focus on what matters most: loving You and loving others. Teach me to embrace simplicity, the simplicity You modeled at the manger, and help me live a life that reflects Your peace — this season and always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON What picture of peace am I pursuing this season? Is it shaped by cultural expectations, or by the presence of Jesus? Where can I choose simplicity over busyness? Saying no to an extra event? Reducing a list? Prioritizing relationships over perfection? Who around me needs a simple act of love? A note, a kind word, a meal, an invitation, or even a listening ear could reflect Christ’s peace more powerfully than any beautifully decorated space.

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