We want you to CONNECT with God through His Word, Prayer, & Worship.

Today, call out to Him in prayer. Ask Him to "open your eyes" as you read through the scripture.

As you observe the scripture, we encourage you to take notes.

Notice the emotions, reasons, and context. Make sure to note what God wants you to know or do after reading the scripture.

Have you ever noticed how some people seem naturally grateful while others struggle with constant complaints? We often think gratitude is just part of someone's personality—either you have it or you don't. But here's the beautiful truth: gratitude isn't something you're born with; it's something you can learn. Paul wasn't naturally optimistic. He faced shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonment, and countless hardships. Yet he discovered something profound—contentment could be learned through repetitive practice, like mastering a difficult skill. He didn't learn contentment by avoiding problems or getting his way. Instead, he learned it the hard way, through steady hardships that taught him to find satisfaction in Christ alone. This is encouraging news for those of us who struggle with negativity or find ourselves constantly focusing on what's wrong. Our natural tendency might be toward grumbling and complaining, but that doesn't mean we're stuck there. Just as Paul learned contentment through practice, we can develop grateful hearts through intentional spiritual discipline. Think about learning to ride a bike or play an instrument. It required repetition, falling down, getting back up, and trying again. Gratitude works the same way. Each time we choose to thank God in difficult circumstances, each time we remember His faithfulness instead of focusing on our problems, we're building spiritual muscle memory. We're training our hearts to default to gratitude rather than grumbling. The journey toward gratitude isn't about pretending everything is perfect or forcing a smile when life hurts. It's about learning to see Jesus standing with us in every circumstance, recognizing that His presence is enough, regardless of what we're facing.

Explore & examine the areas of your life that God needs to come under the truth. Take a moment to commit & surrender these areas in prayer.

After, tell and share with others what God is teaching you! Try this:

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I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

- Psalm 119:11

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