Living With Gratitude - Devotional

Series: Building Our Relationship with God

Silence and solitude cultivate a heart of gratitude as we pause to reflect on God’s goodness and listen for His voice.

In the busyness of life, it is easy to overlook the many blessings God has given us. Silence and solitude are powerful disciplines that create space for us to pause, reflect, and cultivate gratitude. These quiet moments help us leave distractions behind to focus on God’s goodness and better learn His voice.

Gratitude shifts our perspective from what we lack to the abundance of God’s provision. In stillness, we can meditate on His faithfulness, remembering that every good gift comes from Him (James 1:17). Silence and solitude also help us recognise that His presence is our greatest treasure.

Gratitude does not ignore the challenges we face, but acknowledges that God is working all things together for good (Romans 8:28). As we thank Him in all circumstances, we reflect trust in His sovereignty and draw closer to Him in worship.

This week, let us intentionally create quiet spaces to listen to God and express our gratitude, trusting that He speaks in the stillness and works in every season of our lives.

Building Challenge: Schedule moments of stillness to connect with God, reflect, and offer Him praise. For the next 7 days spend 15-30 minutes in silence daily, thanking God for specific blessings and listening for His voice.

Living With Gratitude

Think of how living with gratitude could change your heart as you Write the Scriptures below:

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10

But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. Luke 5:16

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling. Isaiah 30:15

But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk 2:20

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:4-5

All verses are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) or the English Standard Version Amplified (ESVUK).

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