Listen

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, Most High; to proclaim your loyal love in the morning, your faithfulness at nighttime with the ten-stringed harp, with the melody of the lyre because you’ve made me happy, Lord, by your acts. I sing with joy because of your handiwork.

Psalm 92:1-4

Think

Gratitude is a part of the story of God’s kingdom. Because God is good to us, we should always find ways to show how grateful we are for the goodness of God. Part of our expressions of gratitude goes beyond just saying thanks. We need to show gratitude for God’s goodness and grace in the way we treat one another. We cannot be grateful to God while at the same time being mean and hateful to others.

Give thanks to God because God is good; show thanks to God by being good to others, especially those who are different from you. When we speak and act out our gratitude, the story of the kingdom of God becomes good news to all who hear and experience it. Think about ways you can speak and act out gratitude as you go about your day, then do it.

James Blay

Pray

For your goodness, O loving and merciful God, I am thankful. For your grace and faithfulness, Creator God, I am thankful. As I speak and live out my gratitude to you, may others hear and experience the good news of your kingdom. Amen.

Go

Go, knowing God has empowered you to write your part in the greatest story ever told.

Go write a story of love; a story of justice; a story of mercy; a story of welcome; a story of peace.