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.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

- Romans 8:28

We often think gratitude should be easiest when life is going well—when we're healthy, financially stable, and relationships are smooth. But here's a surprising truth: gratitude actually grows strongest in the storms, not in perfect weather. When everything is going perfectly, we tend to take blessings for granted. We assume good things are normal and expected. But when life gets difficult, when we face loss or disappointment or pain, that's when grace becomes visible. That's when we truly see Jesus standing with us, and that recognition transforms our hearts. Paul learned this principle through experience. His gratitude didn't develop during easy seasons but through repeated hardships that taught him to recognize God's presence in every circumstance. Each trial became a classroom where he discovered that Jesus was enough, regardless of external conditions. This doesn't mean we should seek out suffering or pretend that pain doesn't hurt. Gratitude isn't a forced smile stretched over genuine pain. Instead, it's the deep assurance that Jesus is standing with us, no matter how badly life hurts. It's the recognition that even in our darkest moments, grace is present and active. When we learn to see Jesus in the storms, our gratitude becomes unshakeable. We stop waiting for perfect circumstances to be thankful and start recognizing that God's grace is most evident when we need it most. The very trials that threaten to destroy our faith can become the foundation for deeper gratitude as we experience God's faithfulness in new ways. Remember, you don't need perfect weather to cultivate gratitude. You just need eyes to see Jesus in whatever storm you're facing today.

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

Bible in 3 Years

Most believers have a goal to read the entire Bible, but the goal can seem daunting at first. In this plan, you can read the entire Bible over a 3-year period as you commit to just one or two chapters a day. This plan is located within the YouVersion Bible App, and you can begin at any time.

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