2 Peter 3:9 (NASB)
“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.”

Devotional Thought:
God’s patience is not delay but mercy. Gratitude remembers that His long-suffering has given us time to turn to Him and still extends hope to the world.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude rests in the patience that spared us from judgment.
2. His patience is purposeful—drawing people to repentance.
3. Gratitude waits with Him, trusting His timing.

Poem – “Mercy’s Delay”
Time is stretched by compassion,
Judgment holds its hand,
The world is given a chance,
Repentance waits at the door,
Patience reveals His mercy.

The promise is not forgotten,
The day is not abandoned,
The Lord holds history in His hand,
His will is for salvation,
His love is steadfast.

Gratitude treasures His patience,
Faith trusts His timing,
Hope waits for His day,
Mercy calls us deeper,
Compassion leads us on.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for Your patience that gives space for repentance. Thank You for delaying judgment so that mercy may abound.
Help me to live with gratitude for Your long-suffering. May I reflect that patience in how I treat others.

James 1:5 (NASB)
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

Devotional Thought:
Wisdom is not found in human insight but in God’s generous gift. Gratitude grows when we remember that the Lord delights to give wisdom to those who ask.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude sees every decision as an invitation to seek God.
2. Wisdom is never withheld from the humble heart.
3. Gratitude honors the Giver more than the gift.

Poem – “The Generous Giver”
My thoughts falter in confusion,
But His wisdom is steady and sure,
He gives without scorn or hesitation,
His counsel guides the uncertain,
His word lights the path.

The world shouts with noise,
But His voice is calm and clear,
Truth flows like a river,
Understanding comes from above,
Discernment steadies the soul.

Gratitude bows before the Giver,
Wisdom is His delight to share,
I ask with a trusting heart,
I receive with an open spirit,
I walk with a guided step.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your generous promise to give wisdom when I ask. Thank You that You never shame me for my need.
Teach me to live as one dependent on Your guidance. May gratitude mark every decision, knowing wisdom is Your gift.

Psalm 103:2–3 (NASB)
“Bless the Lord, my soul,
And do not forget any of His benefits;
Who pardons all your guilt,
Who heals all your diseases.”

Devotional Thought:
Gratitude remembers that God is both Healer of body and Redeemer of soul. Every healing is a reminder that our ultimate wholeness is in Him.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude praises the God who heals both sin and sickness.
2. Healing is both present in part and promised in fullness.
3. Gratitude looks beyond the illness to the One who makes us whole.

Poem – “The Healer”
Sickness does not have the final word,
Sin does not write my story,
The Lord forgives and restores,
The Healer makes me whole,
His mercy renews my soul.

The body may ache with weakness,
But His power is not diminished,
Every touch of healing is grace,
Every promise is hope,
Every breath is gift.

Gratitude blesses the Healer,
Praise rises from the restored,
Faith looks to His mercy,
Hope trusts in His name,
Wholeness rests in His hand.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that You heal body and soul. Thank You that forgiveness and restoration come from You alone.
Teach me to remember Your benefits and not take them for granted. May gratitude fill my heart for every healing, and may my life bless Your name.

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NASB)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Devotional Thought:
Gratitude takes root when we feel God’s comfort in sorrow. His compassion heals us not only for our sake but to equip us to comfort others.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude grows when affliction becomes an avenue for God’s comfort.
2. His comfort is not limited—it meets us in every sorrow.
3. Gratitude transforms suffering into ministry to others.

Poem – “The Comfort of God”
Tears do not fall unseen,
The Father bends to listen,
Mercy meets me in sorrow,
Comfort holds me near,
Love wraps the broken heart.

Affliction does not define me,
The Comforter whispers hope,
Peace enters the storm,
Strength steadies the weak,
Joy comes with His presence.

Gratitude flows from His comfort,
Compassion extends to others,
Healing becomes a testimony,
Mercy becomes my song,
Comfort becomes my gift.

Prayer:
Father of mercies, thank You for Your comfort that meets me in every affliction. Thank You that I am never alone in my sorrow.
Help me to share the same comfort with others. May gratitude for Your compassion make me an instrument of Your mercy.

Isaiah 40:31 (NASB)
“Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.”

Devotional Thought:
Our strength fails, but God’s never does. Gratitude deepens when we exchange weakness for His strength by waiting upon Him.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude remembers that weakness is not defeat but an opportunity for renewal.
2. Waiting on God is not wasting time but receiving strength.
3. Gratitude shifts our focus from exhaustion to expectation.

Poem – “Strength Renewed”
The body falters in weariness,
But God gives strength again,
Wings rise where weakness was,
Endurance grows in hope,
Renewal comes in waiting.

The eagle soars above storms,
The runner finds lasting energy,
The walker is steady and sure,
The journey is carried by grace,
The path is secured in Him.

Gratitude embraces the waiting,
Faith receives the renewal,
Hope rises in the waiting,
Peace steadies in the promise,
Strength belongs to God.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that my weakness is met with Your strength. Thank You that waiting on You brings renewal.
Help me not to grow weary in my own power. May gratitude keep me resting in Your strength, rising with wings of faith.

Joshua 1:9 (NASB)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Devotional Thought:
The promise of God’s presence steadies trembling hearts. Gratitude grows when we remember that courage is not the absence of fear but the assurance that God is with us.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude remembers that His presence is constant, not conditional.
2. Courage is born from companionship with God.
3. Gratitude strengthens the heart by focusing on God’s “withness.”

Poem – “With Me Always”
Fear cannot have the final word,
The Lord is here and near,
His presence drives out despair,
His hand steadies my steps,
His love surrounds my soul.

The path may feel uncertain,
But His voice guides the way,
The shadows cannot silence His promise,
The valleys cannot hide His care,
The journey is never alone.

Gratitude rests in His nearness,
Peace comes from His hand,
Strength rises in His presence,
Courage grows in His promise,
Hope lives in His Word.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the promise that You are with me wherever I go. Thank You that Your presence is my courage and peace.
Teach me to live today aware of Your nearness. May gratitude keep me from fear and strengthen me to walk in confidence.

1/16 – God’s Joy

John 15:11 (NASB)
“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.”

Devotional Thought:
The joy Jesus gives is not fragile happiness but divine fullness rooted in Him. Gratitude lifts our hearts to receive His joy, which cannot be taken away by circumstance.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude positions us to receive Christ’s joy as our strength.
2. His joy is complete because it flows from His presence, not our performance.
3. Gratitude shifts our focus from temporary pleasures to eternal satisfaction.

Poem – “The Fullness of Joy”
The world offers shallow delight,
But Your joy is deeper than pain,
It fills the heart with strength,
It steadies the weary soul,
It shines in the darkest night.

The vine holds the branches firm,
Life flows from Christ alone,
Joy grows where love abides,
Peace springs from obedience,
Hope rests in His words.

Gratitude drinks from the fountain,
The Spirit fills the cup,
Joy overflows in the journey,
The heart sings with assurance,
The soul rests complete.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that Your joy is not fleeting but full. Thank You that You invite me to abide in Your love where joy is found.
Help me to treasure this gift above all worldly pleasures. May gratitude open my heart to experience the fullness of Your joy today.

11/15 – God’s Peace – Philippians 4:6–7  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Peace is not the absence of problems but the presence of God guarding our hearts. Gratitude is the doorway into this peace, calming anxieties with the assurance of His care.

1. Gratitude turns our worries into worship.
2. God’s peace is greater than our understanding.
3. Thanksgiving is the key to guarding our hearts in Christ.

 “The Guard of Peace”
Anxiety presses hard,
Fear whispers its lies,
But thanksgiving opens the door,
Peace enters like a guard,
Christ secures my heart.

The mind rests in His promise,
The heart is kept in His care,
The storm cannot steal His calm,
The night cannot silence His voice,
The soul is safe in Him.

Gratitude builds the fortress,
Prayer lays the foundation,
Peace rises as my shield,
Faith holds the line,
Christ reigns within.

Lord, thank You that Your peace guards me when fear surrounds. Thank You that thanksgiving is the path into Your presence.
Help me to turn every worry into prayer and every fear into worship. May gratitude open my heart to the peace that only You can give.

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11/14 – God’s Guidance – Proverbs 3:5–6 (NASB) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.”

Gratitude grows when we release control. God’s guidance is not occasional advice but daily direction. The straight path belongs to those who trust His wisdom above their own.

1. Gratitude lets go of self-reliance and embraces surrender.
2. Trust clears the fog that our understanding creates.
3. Acknowledging Him daily keeps our path steady.

 “The Straight Path”
I do not walk by sight alone,
My wisdom cannot guide me,
But the Lord makes my path clear,
He directs my every step,
He holds the way ahead.

The heart leans on His counsel,
The mind rests in His truth,
The will bends to His wisdom,
The soul trusts in His plan,
The journey follows His lead.

Gratitude steadies my steps,
Confidence grows in His care,
Hope shines in His promise,
Peace flows in His way,
The path is made straight.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your guidance that leads me when I cannot see. Thank You that I can trust Your wisdom over my own.
Teach me to acknowledge You in all my ways. May gratitude lead me to surrender and joyfully follow the path You set before me.

11/13 – God’s Faithfulness – Deuteronomy 7:9 (NASB) “Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His faithfulness to a thousand generations for those who love Him and keep His commandments.”

God’s faithfulness is not seasonal—it is eternal. Gratitude strengthens when we remember that His promises do not expire, and His covenant love never weakens.

1. Gratitude rests not in our grip on God but His grip on us.
2. His faithfulness spans generations, reaching further than we can see.
3. Gratitude looks back on His faithfulness to fuel trust for tomorrow.

 “Faithful Through the Ages”
Time does not weaken His promise,
Generations rise and fall,
But His covenant stands unbroken,
His Word remains true,
His love never ends.

The years tell His story,
The past records His care,
The present proves His presence,
The future waits secure,
Faithfulness is His name.

Gratitude leans on His record,
Trust grows from His truth,
Hope steadies in His promise,
Peace anchors in His Word,
My heart rests in His faithfulness.

Faithful God, thank You that Your promises are yes and amen in Christ. Thank You that not one word You have spoken will fail.
Keep me mindful of Your record of faithfulness. May gratitude be my response, and may my trust be anchored in Your unchanging character.