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Sir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Twenty-One: Gratitude and Joy Scripture: Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Reflection: The psalmist declares that joy is found in God’s presence. Not in…
Sir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Twenty: Gratitude and Humility Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10–18 “And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you. Take care lest you forget the LORD your God… Beware lest you say in…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Nineteen: Gratitude and Hope Scripture: Lamentations 3:21–24 “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Eighteen: Gratitude and Spiritual Warfare Scripture: Romans 1:21 “For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” Reflection: Paul traces the origin of…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Eight: Rejoicing Always Scripture: Philippians 4:4–7 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Sixteen: Gratitude and Generosity Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Fifteen: Gratitude and Contentment Scripture: Philippians 4:11–13 “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Fourteen: The Sacrifice of Praise Scripture: Hebrews 13:15 “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” Reflection: The phrase “sacrifice of praise” is rich with meaning. In the…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Thirteen: Gratitude in Community Scripture: Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Reflection: Gratitude is not just a…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Twelve: The Peace of Gratitude Scripture: Colossians 3:15–17 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Eleven: Gratitude in Trial Scripture: James 1:2–4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Ten: Remembering God’s Benefits Scripture: Psalm 103:1–5 “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Nine: Praying with Thanksgiving Scripture: Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Reflection: The phrase “with thanksgiving” is the hinge on which this verse turns. Without…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Seven: Sabbath Gratitude Scripture: Psalm 92:1–4 “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.” Reflection: Psalm 92 is designated as “A…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Six: All Good Gifts Scripture: James 1:16–18 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Reflection: James wants us to see the source of…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Five: The Example of Jesus Scripture: Luke 22:14–20 “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’” Reflection: It…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Four: Giving Thanks in the Dark Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17–19 “Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Three: The Steadfast Love That Endures Forever Scripture: Psalm 136:1–9 “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Reflection: Psalm 136 is unique among the psalms for its repeating refrain: “for his steadfast love endures forever.” Twenty-six…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day Two: Entering His Presence with Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 100 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Reflection: Psalm 100 is a song of entrance—a liturgy for approaching the presence of God. And the pathway…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Day One: The Command to Give Thanks Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Reflection: We begin our journey with what may be the most challenging…
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