Pocket Thoughts - 11/4/25

Special Gratitude Edition

“When (Jesus) had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.” – Luke 24:50-53

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“For one who has made thanksgiving the habit of his life, the morning prayer will be, ‘Lord, what will You give me today to offer back to You?’” – Elisabeth Elliot

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Gratitude and grace…a stay-at-home day * lunch with a friend * spring flowers * safe through the storm * one-on-one time with a grandchild * hamburgers😊 * challenges that God uses for our good…

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“ ‘Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.’ With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for He has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.’” – Isaiah 12:2-5

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Sprinkles from heaven…a group of praying friends * a good report * sunrise walk * sweet girl in her spring dress * praising God through song * hearts on fire * the chance to help a friend…

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“Those do not glorify God as God who do not trace all their good things to God.” – Charles H. Spurgeon

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Father, thank You for life’s little blessings – sweet reminders of Your love for us. Help us to always have our eyes open to see Your kindness. May our habit be to carry thanksgiving in our hearts and on our lips, for every good thing comes from You. In Jesus’ beautiful Name, amen.