November 4

Attitude of Gratitude – Day 4 by SGLY Ministry

I AM GRATEFUL FOR….BELIEVING FRIENDS
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. Attitude of Gratitude – Day 4 by SGLY Ministry

I AM GRATEFUL FOR….BELIEVING FRIENDS
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. We know that God loves you, dear brothers and sisters, and that he chose you to be his own people. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 [NLT]

An Attitude of Gratitude Thought and Prayer:
Dear God, I want to thank You for providing me with Believing Friends.
I am so grateful for my brothers and sisters in Christ.
They are such a blessing and comfort to me in times of joy and in times of need.
Please keep them in Your care today and everyday.
Increase their faith and show them Your love, Father God, I pray, in Jesus name. Amen.

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 2 Thessalonians 1:3 [NKJV]As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. We know that God loves you, dear brothers and sisters, and that he chose you to be his own people. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 [NLT]

An Attitude of Gratitude Thought and Prayer:
Dear God, I want to thank You for providing me with Believing Friends.
I am so grateful for my brothers and sisters in Christ.
They are such a blessing and comfort to me in times of joy and in times of need.
Please keep them in Your care today and everyday.
Increase their faith and show them Your love, Father God, I pray, in Jesus name. Amen.

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 2 Thessalonians 1:3

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Talk To God Anywhere

Do you not know that your body is the temple(the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? —1 Corinthians 6:19

The angel of the Lord said to Moses, “Take the shoes off your feet, for the ground on which you stand is holy ground (See Exodus 3:5.” The ground was holy because the Holy One was there. Now through faith in Jesus, you are the temple of the Holy Ghost. Everywhere you go becomes a holy place because the Holy One dwells in you.

God is not in a building, where you can only visit Him on Sunday morning. He is with you everywhere you go. You can talk to Him while you vacuum, or while you change the oil in your car. When you let God become involved in every aspect of your life, every day becomes exciting.

From the book Starting Your Day Right

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Never Go to Bed Angry

When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. —Ephesians 4:26

Now I don't know about you, but I'm glad this verse is in the Bible because it helps us to build character by giving us a guideline to follow in handling our anger: let go of anger before bedtime. There is only one problem. What happens when we become good and mad just before bedtime? If we become mad in the morning, at least we have all day to get over it. But when we become mad close to bedtime, we have to make a quick decision.

Why is it so bad for us to go to bed angry? I think it is because while we sleep, what we are angry about has time to get a hold on us and take root in us. But the Word says, Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him] (Ephesians 4:27).

This verse tells us what happens if we refuse to get over our anger by bedtime: It opens a door for the devil and gives Satan a foothold. Once Satan gets a foothold in our lives, then he can move on to a stronghold.

You may wonder, “Well, if I am mad, what should I do about it?” Get over it! You may think, “That's easy for you to say, but you're not in my situation.” I may not be in your situation, but you are not in my situation either. We all have different situations. If you are going to live a joyful, victorious life, you have to do so by choice and not by feeling.

In Deuteronomy 30:19 the Lord tells us, I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life. Choose life by refusing to give in to anger. Take responsibility for your anger and learn to deal with it—process it and bring closure to it, and that will relieve the pressure.

From the book New Day, New You by Joyce Meyer.

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Begin this day with gratitude

Hope

I am hopeful and positive.

I begin this day with gratitude. Before I get out of bed, I give thanks. I fill my mind and heart with hope for the coming day and for my future.

Making a habit of practicing gratitude upon awakening helps me create positivity and hope. Even in the most dire circumstances, I resolve to be hopeful. I look beyond outer circumstances and trust indwelling Spirit to inspire me to find good in the midst of all situations.

I give myself plentiful reminders that I have reasons for hope. I can make lists of all that I have now as well as things I hope for in the future. Maybe I can enjoy walks outdoors or time spent with optimistic friends. There are always reasons to be hopeful when I stay focused on gratitude.

Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.—Psalm 33:22

Daily Word

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Bible Verses

2 Thessalonians 3:16 ‘Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.’

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For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. — 1 Peter 3:12

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1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

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John 14:27 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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Prayers

Prayer to Walk with Christ Today

Dear Heavenly Father, I am learning to understand what your word says. Yet so often I simply hear it or read it and think about applying it, but get no further. I want to do it and intend to do it Lord, but it is gone from my mind so easily. I am deceiving myself if I simply hear it and do not make it a part of my life.

Please help me today to take one truth and apply it to my circumstances. Please let your Holy Spirit nudge me and remind me throughout my day. I know that as I apply what your word says I will find freedom. Please show me what I need to focus on right where I walk today, Father. Help me to be intent on practicing what you reveal to me. I know there is blessing in doing things your way. I give you my will today to want to do what you show me. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Simple Thanks

For our restful sleep at night,
for the rain and sunshine bright,
For the love that Thou dost send,
For our homes and for each friend,

For the day and all its pleasures,
Grateful thanks I render now.
May our lives pass on the blessings,
None can give to us, but Thou.
Amen.

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Hope

Father, You have blessed us with Your grace and peace, strength and confidence, so that we can fulfill our God-given destinies. When You open a door, no one can close it, and when You close it, no one can open it. Thank You for the plans You have for us. You have given us hope and a good future. We lean not unto our own understanding; we remember You in all we do, and we will have good success in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revelation 3:7-8; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 3:5-6

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God our Father, extend our horizons, widen our vision, and remind us how inter-connected we areas your sons and daughters. Breathe your Spirit into us that we may live more truly as brothers and sisters who care for one another. Amen.

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You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant. Hebrews 12:22–24a, NIV

Lord our God, we thank you that you have redeemed us and that we may feel united with your holy ones, those in heaven and those on earth who are gathered around Jesus Christ, a people growing in number and strength from year to year. We thank you that we too belong to them, and we ask you to keep our hearts aware of this unity so that we may be joyful, redeemed people who find ever greater deliverance, full of praise and thanks, full of certainty and joy. Grant this to us, for we are your people, born out of your power as Savior and gathered for the sake of your kingdom. Guard your gifts and your powers within us. Continue your redemption of the whole world until joy floods through our whole being and we can praise you for the life you have already given us here on earth. Amen.

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Dear Lord, I don't feel I express how much I love that you are in my life. Please know that my heart and soul belong to you. Thank you for all you have done.

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Thank you, Father for another new day that we can praise and worship You. Remind us today that apart from your love there is no harmony with one other. It is in you that we find love, healing, and forgiveness. If we carry offenses, and unforgiveness, then our heart is bitter and it is evident in our behavior and words. You promised us that if we will live our lives according to your word, we would enjoy the fruits of love, peace, joy, contentment, and perfect rest. Forgive us today and help us to trust your word of truth. Restore broken relationships as we each begin with ourselves, seeking Your forgiveness and healing.

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Dear heavenly Father, I am thankful that when we come to You, we can be set free of any character traits that are not like You. Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I do not allow any angry words to come out of my mouth. Lord, help me not to yield to a contentious attitude nor have an argumentative spirit. May I be a kind and loving person that is a peacemaker. Help me to speak gracious things and to be a good witness in all that I say and do. May I always love and do good to my loved ones all the days of my life. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.