Pocket Thoughts - 11/11/25
Special Gratitude Edition
“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born, she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. I tell you the truth, My Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” – John 16:21-24
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“God is in control, and therefore, in everything I can give thanks – not because of the situation, but because of the One Who directs and rules over it.” – Kay Arthur
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Gratitude and grace…good news! * life-giving words of encouragement * a hug * fro-yo 😊 * sitting down with a good book * adventures * comfort in hard goodbyes * provision of a job for a dad who’s been waiting…
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“Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. Be joyful at your Feast – you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levites, the aliens, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns. For seven days celebrate the Feast to the Lord your God at the place the Lord will choose. For the Lord your God will bless you in all your harvest and in the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.” – Deuteronomy 16:13-15
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Sprinkles from heaven…rest * chicken noodle soup and crackers * breakfast party at the birdfeeder * “no” is a legitimate answer * fully stocked shelves at the grocery store * secret revealed – baby on the way! * a little one counting his blessings…
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“Grumbling and gratitude are, for the child of God, in conflict. Be grateful, and you won’t grumble. Grumble, and you won’t be grateful.” – Billy Graham
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Father, thank You that the anguish of this life will one day be forgotten because of our joy in Your presence! You are in control, and we trust You with not only our today, but an eternity of tomorrows. May we live in celebration. You have been so good to us! In Jesus’ beautiful Name, amen.
