November 2-27, 2026
Gratitude is a state of the heart that reflects a choice to focus on the goodness of God.
This 4-week series will lead us to view all of life through the lens of God’s love and grace.
This 4-week series will lead us to view all of life through the lens of God’s love and grace.
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"I have a lot to be thankful for."
”I have a lot to be thankful for.”
Most of us have heard or said this phrase at some point in our lives. It’s a good thought for our minds to dwell on as we remember the blessings in our lives. However, there are times that we use this phrase in an attempt to deflect the pain and grief that many of us experience. We need to remember that it’s normal for us to grieve what we’ve lost. God doesn’t need or want our Christian clichés; He wants us to express to Him how we really feel and then move us to the path of healing.
A grateful heart isn’t one that ignores the hardships of life, but rather one that sees them through the lens of God’s love and grace. As we move ever closer to Thanksgiving, we will be reading Scriptures that lead us to focus on the goodness of God and how He meets us where we are. We will be reminded to express gratitude to God for His deliverance, provision, and faithfulness. Our hearts will be inspired by God’s work in the lives of His people and their responses of worship given to Him.
During this series, you’re encouraged to start a gratitude journal. Whether you use paper and pen, a mouse and keyboard or a touch screen, spend some time each day reflecting on and writing or typing out a note about how you’ve experienced the goodness of God in your life.
Most of us have heard or said this phrase at some point in our lives. It’s a good thought for our minds to dwell on as we remember the blessings in our lives. However, there are times that we use this phrase in an attempt to deflect the pain and grief that many of us experience. We need to remember that it’s normal for us to grieve what we’ve lost. God doesn’t need or want our Christian clichés; He wants us to express to Him how we really feel and then move us to the path of healing.
A grateful heart isn’t one that ignores the hardships of life, but rather one that sees them through the lens of God’s love and grace. As we move ever closer to Thanksgiving, we will be reading Scriptures that lead us to focus on the goodness of God and how He meets us where we are. We will be reminded to express gratitude to God for His deliverance, provision, and faithfulness. Our hearts will be inspired by God’s work in the lives of His people and their responses of worship given to Him.
During this series, you’re encouraged to start a gratitude journal. Whether you use paper and pen, a mouse and keyboard or a touch screen, spend some time each day reflecting on and writing or typing out a note about how you’ve experienced the goodness of God in your life.
Week 1: Nov. 2-8
• Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 100:1-5 (gratitude begins with God's goodness)
• Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 1:16-18 (remembering the source of every blessing)
• Leviticus 23:9-14, 2 Chronicles 29:30-31 (giving thanks through worship and offering)
• Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 65:9-13 (gratitude in seasons of abundance)
• Exodus 15:1-13, Psalm 40:1-5 (thankfulness after deliverance)
• Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 1:16-18 (remembering the source of every blessing)
• Leviticus 23:9-14, 2 Chronicles 29:30-31 (giving thanks through worship and offering)
• Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 65:9-13 (gratitude in seasons of abundance)
• Exodus 15:1-13, Psalm 40:1-5 (thankfulness after deliverance)
Week 2: Nov. 9-15
• Ruth 2:8-13, Philippians 1:3-11 (gratitude that remembers others)
• Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 42:5-11 (choosing thanks in times of trouble)
• Jonah 4:1-11, Lamentations 3:19-26 (when gratitude is difficult)
• Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 116:1-9 (recognizing grace with humility)
• Ephesians 1:3-10, 1 Peter 1:3-9 (gratitude for Christ's saving love)
• Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 42:5-11 (choosing thanks in times of trouble)
• Jonah 4:1-11, Lamentations 3:19-26 (when gratitude is difficult)
• Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 116:1-9 (recognizing grace with humility)
• Ephesians 1:3-10, 1 Peter 1:3-9 (gratitude for Christ's saving love)
Week 3: Nov. 16-22
• Philippians 4:4-9, Colossians 3:12-17 (a thankful mind and peaceful heart)
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Hebrews 13:15-16 (giving thanks in every circumstance)
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Proverbs 11:24-25 (gratitude expressed through generosity)
• Revelation 7:9-12; 19:1-7 (joining the eternal song of thanksgiving)
• Exodus 16:11-18, Matthew 6:25-34 (gratitude for daily provision)
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Hebrews 13:15-16 (giving thanks in every circumstance)
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Proverbs 11:24-25 (gratitude expressed through generosity)
• Revelation 7:9-12; 19:1-7 (joining the eternal song of thanksgiving)
• Exodus 16:11-18, Matthew 6:25-34 (gratitude for daily provision)
Week 4: Nov. 23-27
• Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:9-13 (thankfulness in Christian community)
• Psalm 103:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:3-7 (remembering God's faithfulness)
• 1 Samuel 12:20-25, Mark 10:35-45 (grateful service to others)
• 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 30:7-9 (gratitude and contentment)
• Daniel 6:10-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-6 (thanksgiving in prayer)
• Psalm 103:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:3-7 (remembering God's faithfulness)
• 1 Samuel 12:20-25, Mark 10:35-45 (grateful service to others)
• 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 30:7-9 (gratitude and contentment)
• Daniel 6:10-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-6 (thanksgiving in prayer)