Dear God I'm Grateful Podcast

Dear God I’m Grateful For Finishing  . Today I was reminded how consistent I’ve been.  . Although I don’t feel like I’m doing anything special, I don’t feel like I’ve been very consistent, I have so many great ideas but haven’t followed through on half of them, the one thing that remains a fact is that I’ve consistently recorded 143 podcast episodes of Dear God I'm Grateful and posted 143 post...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Action . There’s a saying that says “actions speak louder than words”.  . We can talk all day and say that we will do something, but in the end our actions will speak for us. The same applies to the Word of God for it is not enough to just read the Word, we must also put the Word into action.  . James‬ ‭1:19-25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ says, “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Rebuilding . “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When I cleanse you from your sins, I will repopulate your cities, and the ruins will be rebuilt.  . The fields that used to lie empty and desolate in plain view of everyone will again be farmed. And when I bring you back, people will say, ‘This former wasteland is now like the Garden of Eden!  . The abandoned and ruined...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Safe Travels . After a week of traveling across the country and back, it’s so nice to be home.  . I thank God for the time spent with loved ones and the memories made with hubby, but it’s so nice to be back in my environment and get back to doing all that I was created to do.  . I’m grateful for safe travels and the Lord’s protection. The journey was lovely and God’s cove...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Stars . “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!” - Matthew‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . While driving through Oklahoma, my hubby and I watched the stars for the first time in a long time.  . The sun had already set and the sky was beautifully lit in blue, yet we had never seen a night so clear, that even the stars were illuminated.  . As I looked at the sky, a small voice...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Family Time . Living on the other end of the country means that it’s not often that we get a chance to see family. We’re usually limited to holidays or special occasions, and even then, the time is short but the memories are lasting. . I’m grateful for the time though. . Regardless of the past drama, the varying opinions, or the time that passed, for me being around famil...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Father’s Business . In the Book of Luke, chapter 2, Jesus at the age of 12 is found carrying out the Father’s Business. He knew, before he was even a teenager, who he served and what he was called to do.  . While many believe Jesus’s ministry started when he was 30, this chapter shows that Jesus began ministry as a child, speaking and teaching the elders of the church...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Alignment . When we walk by faith and utilize our God given gifts, we position ourselves to receive directions and and guidance from God. . Some may call it purpose and others may call it your calling, yet I believe that when we obey God’s instructions and we allow the Holy Spirit to lead and correct us, we are in alignment with whatever God purposes us to do. . We all ha...

Dear God I’m Grateful There’s Nothing New Under The Sun  . There’s a saying that says “history repeats itself”, and another that says what goes around comes back around. We say them so loosely, but fail to realize that the Bible says something similar in the Book of Ecclesiastes 3.  . “And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God’s purpose is that pe...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Timing . It’s easy to think there’s not enough time in the world, but the book of Ecclesiastes talks about how there is a time for everything.  . “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.  A time to be born and a time to die.  A time to plant and a time to harvest.  A time to kill and a time to heal.  A time to tear down and a time to buil...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Playtime . “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭127:3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Since traveling, I’ve had the honor of spending time with my niece and the other day she ran up to me and ask me to play.  . We played for hours! . We played Wonder Woman and flew around with blankets saving the world, fighting off monsters and bad guys, and flying at su...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Life In The Spirit . “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.  . The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body li...

Dear God I’m Grateful for Calming Storms . There’s a passage in Mark 4 that tells the story of Jesus calming a storm. While others panicked in fear of death, he slept soundly as high winds, heavy waves, and pouring rain rocked the boat.  . “As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds b...

Dear God I’m Grateful for Mountains . “For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods. He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the mightiest mountains.” - Psalms‬ ‭95:3-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . When God formed the earth, he created the mountains and used the highest peaks of mountaintops as places that were Holy and set apart. . “Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Travel . “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.” - Psalms‬ ‭139:1-3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Travel has been around since the beginning of time.  . From the days where Abraham and Sarah travelled the cou...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Will To Follow . Prior to last year, I would have never imagined a life where I could pick up and go at a moments notice. I was so accustomed to working 80 hours a week, I was unwilling to rest or take time off due to fear of losing my job, disappointing others, or not making enough money to sustain my living. . I am so happy that God delivered me from that mindset as...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Children Of Light . “For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!” - Ephesians‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . According to Ephesians‬ ‭4:17-32‬ ‭NLT, we are called to be children of Light.  . This means that with the Lord’s authority, we are called to no longer live as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.... Since we...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Freedom From Sin . “Since we have been united with Jesus Christ in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives.  . We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. And since we died with Christ, we know we...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Reflection . “I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Last week, while speaking with my mentor, she brought to my attention all that God has brought me through in the last 3 years. All of the trauma, all of the blessings, all of the lessons, and all of the opportunities that have been presented to me, are nothing short of God’...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Bible App . It’s amazing to see how a church could extend their reach and ministry by millions, just by creating an app that brings people the Word of God. . Think about it.  . Life Church in Oklahoma, pastored by Craig Groeschel, decided to not just create an online or audio version of the Bible, but curate a digital experiences that positions both believers and non...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Opportunity To Press Toward The Goal . I believe God gives each of us a purpose and our fulfillment of that purpose shows God how committed we are.  . This doesn’t mean that we won’t face challenges along the way, but where God resides, he provides, and when we hide his word in our hearts and press toward the goal, we progress one step closer to perfection which can o...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Mental Health . One of the main ways most we neglect ourselves is by not caring for our mental health. We celebrate the grind and #teamnosleep, but forget to take time to rest and prioritize caring for our mind and spirit. So here are 3 ways to recharge spiritually and focus on your mental health. . 1. Focus On The Good . It’s easy to internalize negative news, sadness, s...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Prayer & Thanksgiving . Most of my favorite books of the Bible are written by Paul. Paul is an apostle who preached the death, resurrection, and lordship of Jesus Christ. He proclaimed how faith in Jesus leads to salvation and led a ministry sharing the importance of repentance and salvation to believers and non believers scattered among seven churches throughout Asia...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Community . Community is defined as the feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. It’s also defined as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. . “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” -Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . It’s amazing to be in community with...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Goodness . A Prayer For Goodness .  Heavenly Father, Thank you for your goodness and for blessing us with goodness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit. You are so good and your unfailing love continues forever (Psalms‬ ‭100:5‬)‬‬. . I know that whatever is good and perfect is a gift sent from you (James‬ ‭1:17‬) and that you cause everything to work together for the good of tho...