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Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
GRATITUDE LEADS TO SURRENDER
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, encountered Jesus and responded with profound gratitude.
Recognizing the grace extended to him, he declared, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold” (Luke 19:8).
This act of restitution exceeded the Law’s requirement of adding a fifth to the principal amount (Leviticus 6:2-5), demonstrating his deep repentance and transformation.
Cultivate gratitude by reflecting on God’s blessings in your life.
Let thanksgiving shift your focus from what you lack to what you have, inspiring a deeper surrender to Him.
Gratitude keeps us from thinking that the Christian walk is all about us and our needs.
Our fellowship with God is enhanced when we focus on Him.
Gratitude is like sunlight breaking through a cloudy day.
It brightens your perspective and warms your heart, making it easier to trust and surrender to God.
Research has shown that practicing gratitude can positively impact mental and physical health and even alter brain processes, making individuals more unselfish.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness and blessings. Help me to live with a heart of gratitude, trusting that You are always working for my good. Amen.
ASSIGNMENT: Make a list of 10 things you’re thankful for today. Spend time in prayer, thanking God for each one, and reflect on how gratitude can deepen your trust in Him.
THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Mike Bryan
Liz Knight
Jessica Headrick
Linda Lanier
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Ben Bruce
Carol Lawhead
Danny Jarrard
David Newby
Darlene Wiggins
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donna Plunkett’s Brother-in-law
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Ellen Boyd
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gail Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
George Calhoon
James Burnette
James Parker
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary William’s Granddaughter
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Matt Barron’s Mother
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Sandra Roach Mitchell
Sarah Parker
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Tom Witcher