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.

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

- Philippians 4:6-7

We often think gratitude is about finding silver linings or forcing ourselves to be thankful when things go well. But true gratitude operates on a completely different level - it exists despite circumstances, not because of them. It's like having an internal compass that always points toward God's goodness, regardless of the storms swirling around you. Gratitude has this amazing ability to look both ways. When it looks backward, it sees God's faithfulness through every season - the times He carried you when you couldn't walk, the doors He opened when everything seemed closed, the strength He provided when you had none left. When gratitude looks forward, it sees hope anchored in that same proven faithfulness. This dual perspective creates something beautiful: freedom to love fully in this present moment. Worry and gratitude cannot coexist. When you're consumed with anxiety about tomorrow or regret about yesterday, gratitude gets crowded out. But when you choose gratitude - when you deliberately focus on God's character and faithfulness - worry loses its grip. You're no longer borrowing trouble from the future or carrying shame from the past. This kind of gratitude isn't naive or unrealistic. It doesn't pretend problems don't exist. Instead, it recognizes that God's goodness is bigger than any problem you'll face. It sees His presence in the midst of difficulty and His purpose working through every circumstance. This perspective transforms everything - turning ordinary moments into opportunities to experience His grace.

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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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

- Philippians 4:4

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