As you have put
your trust in Christ Jesus the Lord to save you from the punishment of sin, now
let Him lead you in every step. Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in
Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have
been taught. Your life should be full of thanks to Him.
- Colossians 2:6-7 (NLV)
As soon as the calendar flips to November, my mind automatically shifts into “thankful mode.” The pumpkins, the cozy sweaters, the shorter days—it all seems to whisper, “slow down and be grateful.”
But the kind of thankfulness Paul talks about in Colossians isn’t seasonal. He says we should be “full of thanks to Him.” That’s not just a November thing—that’s an everyday, every-moment, rooted-in-Christ kind of gratitude.
But let’s be honest—some days, being thankful doesn’t come easily. We get caught up in worries, frustrations, or just plain busyness. I’ve had days when I’ve let my roots get a little dry—days when I’ve focused more on what’s missing than on what’s been given.
It’s in those moments that I have to pause and remind myself to look around. To see the simple blessings that I overlook when life feels heavy: the sound of laughter in my home, the smell of coffee in the morning, a text from a friend who checks in right when I need it. Those small things are often God’s gentle reminders that His goodness is still all around me.
And here’s the beautiful part—when we stay connected to Him, when our hearts are grounded in His truth and love, thankfulness doesn’t just trickle out, it overflows. It spills into how we speak, how we love others, how we show up in the world.
So maybe this November, instead of just counting blessings, we can live like we’re blessed. Let our gratitude overflow from a heart that’s firmly rooted in the One who gives us every good thing.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Colossians 2:6-7 (NLV)
As soon as the calendar flips to November, my mind automatically shifts into “thankful mode.” The pumpkins, the cozy sweaters, the shorter days—it all seems to whisper, “slow down and be grateful.”
But the kind of thankfulness Paul talks about in Colossians isn’t seasonal. He says we should be “full of thanks to Him.” That’s not just a November thing—that’s an everyday, every-moment, rooted-in-Christ kind of gratitude.
But let’s be honest—some days, being thankful doesn’t come easily. We get caught up in worries, frustrations, or just plain busyness. I’ve had days when I’ve let my roots get a little dry—days when I’ve focused more on what’s missing than on what’s been given.
It’s in those moments that I have to pause and remind myself to look around. To see the simple blessings that I overlook when life feels heavy: the sound of laughter in my home, the smell of coffee in the morning, a text from a friend who checks in right when I need it. Those small things are often God’s gentle reminders that His goodness is still all around me.
And here’s the beautiful part—when we stay connected to Him, when our hearts are grounded in His truth and love, thankfulness doesn’t just trickle out, it overflows. It spills into how we speak, how we love others, how we show up in the world.
So maybe this November, instead of just counting blessings, we can live like we’re blessed. Let our gratitude overflow from a heart that’s firmly rooted in the One who gives us every good thing.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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