“The Power of Gratitude”
November 2025
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1
I am grateful for November. This month is an important reminder about the “Power of Gratitude.” Our world throws so many challenges in our daily path. It’s easy to become absorbed in the stress and the responsibilities and lose sight of all that is Good.
So here comes November, with an annual reminder that “Thanksgiving” is powerful. Gratitude can help us navigate the worst situations by shining light in the darkness. The Bible also knows that gratitude is powerful. If you have time right now, I suggest you stop and read all of Psalm 136. I will warn you, it’s very repetitive. But if you can, take 10 minutes to read and reflect on these verses.
Did you notice that the Psalm begins and ends with the same words? And I know that you noticed that “his steadfast love endures forever”! This Psalm reminds us that God is good, faithful, and always present. It helps us unlock the power of these truths by hearing it over and over again. It doesn’t let us forget God and sets our hearts on the power of gratitude.
I found a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson recently that says, “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.”
How do we cultivate this “habit of being grateful”? The possibilities are endless, but I’ll offer a few specifics that have helped me in different seasons.
There is power in gratitude. My prayer is that we will be mindful of our blessings and find ways to cultivate the habit of gratitude in our lives.
In Christ,
Pastor Thomas
for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1
I am grateful for November. This month is an important reminder about the “Power of Gratitude.” Our world throws so many challenges in our daily path. It’s easy to become absorbed in the stress and the responsibilities and lose sight of all that is Good.
So here comes November, with an annual reminder that “Thanksgiving” is powerful. Gratitude can help us navigate the worst situations by shining light in the darkness. The Bible also knows that gratitude is powerful. If you have time right now, I suggest you stop and read all of Psalm 136. I will warn you, it’s very repetitive. But if you can, take 10 minutes to read and reflect on these verses.
Did you notice that the Psalm begins and ends with the same words? And I know that you noticed that “his steadfast love endures forever”! This Psalm reminds us that God is good, faithful, and always present. It helps us unlock the power of these truths by hearing it over and over again. It doesn’t let us forget God and sets our hearts on the power of gratitude.
I found a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson recently that says, “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.”
How do we cultivate this “habit of being grateful”? The possibilities are endless, but I’ll offer a few specifics that have helped me in different seasons.
- Spend 10 minutes a day reading and reflecting on “Thanksgiving Psalms” such as Psalm 136, 111, 100, 95, 92
- Keep a “Gratitude Journal” where you write down things that you’re grateful for
- This year, I’ve been using an app on my phone called “Gratitude Plus” that reminds me every day to answer the question: “What am I grateful for today?”
- Go for a walk outside and thank God for what you see and for the blessings in your life
There is power in gratitude. My prayer is that we will be mindful of our blessings and find ways to cultivate the habit of gratitude in our lives.
In Christ,
Pastor Thomas
