Dear God I'm Grateful Podcast

Dear God I’m Grateful For Psalms 23 . Day #545 - “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. . Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. ....

Dear God I’m Grateful For New Life In Christ . Day #544 - “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.  . Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed...

Dear God I’m Grateful For God’s Peace . Day #543 - “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  . His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.  . Fix your thoughts...

Dear God I’m Grateful For New Beginnings  . Day #542 - Sometimes the Lord has to renew our minds in order for us to make Him our main focus. . “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” - Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . I used to consu...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Focus . Day #541 - “I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me.  . Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m no...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Forgiveness . Day #540 -We are called to forgive one another, as Jesus Christ forgave us.  . “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” - ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Whether it be a small offense or major betrayal, we must keep in mind how Jesus sacrificed his life for us and...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Goals . Day #539 - “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.” - 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Both in our professional and personal lives, our goals set the standard for how we see our lives in the future and how we choose to occupy our time. . Setting a goal is an exercise of faith...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Alignment In Christ . Day #538 - 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...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Patience . Day #537 - ‬‬ It is better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” - Proverbs‬ ‭16:32‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . “Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.” - Hebrews‬ ‭10:36‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wai...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Fellowship . Day #536 - “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Sometimes the people in your life are only seasonal, and sometimes they become lifetime friends who bring love, encouragement, and fellowship!  . You never know how long relationships will lasts, but I’m grateful for the brothers and sisters in Christ who have bl...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Creativity . Day #535 - “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis‬ ‭1:1‬ ‭NLT‬‬ . Genesis tells the story of creation and all that God brought into existence for our enjoyment. From the land to the skies, and every living being, He gave everything a name and a place, and created us to govern over it.  .  “So God created human beings in his own im...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Freedom In Christ . “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.  . For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.  . But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive by faith the righteousnes...

Dear God I’m Grateful For New Mercies . Day #533 - “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”  . The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord. A...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Wait . Day #532 - “I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.  . So many enemies against one man— all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence. They plan to topple me from my high position. They delight in telling lies about me. The...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Unity In The Body Of Christ . Day #531 - “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.  . Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.  . Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves to...

Dear God I’m Grateful For My Assignment  . Day #530 - “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.  . Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them. Don’t be misled—you cannot mock...

Dear God I’m Grateful That The Lord Is Good! . Day #529- “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.  . Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.  . In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear h...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Obedience . Day #528 - “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. . He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. And we can be sure that we know him if...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Confidence In Christ . Day #527 - “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God.  . Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.  . Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The People I’m Called To Serve . Day #526 - “Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.  . Don’t Lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of n...

Dear God I’m Grateful For The Faith To Move Mountains . Day #525 - “At the foot of the mountain, a large crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said,  . “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t heal him.”  . Jesus said, “You faithless and corrup...

Dear God I’m Grateful To Do The Lord’s Will . Day #524 - “I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.” I have told all your people about your justice. . I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know. I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyon...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Peace . Day #523 - “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  . Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  . And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on wha...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Wisdom . Day #522 - “Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns. She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table.  She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come. She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.  . To those who lack good judgment, she says, “Come, eat my food, and dr...

Dear God I’m Grateful For Provision . Day #521 - ““That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?  . Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?...