Difficult Gratitude
SCRIPTURE
James 1:2-3 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
NUGGET
It seems there is no harder emotion or choice to make than gratitude in the midst of pain or suffering. Everything inside us wants to do anything but be thankful. Giving thanks in the midst of a battle is a supernatural choice charged with supernatural power because it requires the Holy Spirit to empower us. But wow, when we make that decision, it brings the supernatural realm into the natural.
ACTIVATION
This week, I encourage you to speak gratitude. Release thankfulness through your words and responses. Don’t be afraid to ask Holy Spirit for help.
PRAYER
Holy Spirit, thank You for being full of thanksgiving. I want to have a grateful heart this week and beyond. Make a divine deposit of gratitude in me today. Empower and remind me to speak words of thanksgiving.
Devo by Rachel Barrentine
Photo by Ansgar Scheffold on Unsplash
James 1:2-3 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
NUGGET
It seems there is no harder emotion or choice to make than gratitude in the midst of pain or suffering. Everything inside us wants to do anything but be thankful. Giving thanks in the midst of a battle is a supernatural choice charged with supernatural power because it requires the Holy Spirit to empower us. But wow, when we make that decision, it brings the supernatural realm into the natural.
ACTIVATION
This week, I encourage you to speak gratitude. Release thankfulness through your words and responses. Don’t be afraid to ask Holy Spirit for help.
PRAYER
Holy Spirit, thank You for being full of thanksgiving. I want to have a grateful heart this week and beyond. Make a divine deposit of gratitude in me today. Empower and remind me to speak words of thanksgiving.
Devo by Rachel Barrentine
Photo by Ansgar Scheffold on Unsplash
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