Grateful Soul

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Today's Text: Colossians 3:15-17

Key Verse: Colossians 3:15 (KJV): "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

The words grateful soul are perhaps the most perfect description of one who just don't occasionally remembers to say “thank you, Lord,” but whose entire being reflects a conscious, ongoing awareness of God’s goodness and provision. While Apostle Paul writes the Colossians about a heart ruled by God’s peace, he remarks the he is one marked by gratitude as both its fruit and its guarding force. Gratitude, in Scripture, is not a shallow response to life’s positive vides; it is a spiritual practice of recognizing God as the source of all good things and expressing thanks to Him, even in turbulent tides.

Gratitude is a lifestyle that intentionally and constantly acknowledges blessings. It is not just a feeling but a way of life that shapes perspective and is to be expressed in all aspects of life. God wants us to cultivate a grateful soul—a way of living that recognizes every blessing comes from above, and that every trial is shaped by God’s loving purpose. Being thankful doesn’t deny our losses and pain. It doesn't act in naivety to pain or trouble, but it is being able to lift its eyes above them. It is seeing God’s hand at work, even in the valley.

Why is a grateful soul so critical to our faith journey, especially as the season of thanksgiving approaches? Gratitude draws us nearer to God and to one another. It softens hard hearts and breaks the cycle of self-focus, unleashing joy, generosity, and humility. When we live grateful, our souls are transformed from that of mere worshippers to servers; from duty to delight, and by it we unlock deeper intimacy with God.

Scripture’s emphasis on gratitude is not mere repetition; it is a reminder that we are radically dependent on God’s grace. Each day holds opportunities for nourishing a grateful soul: recognizing God’s handiwork, remembering His promises, and rejoicing even when we do not understand the “why.” Every grateful soul is a fertile soil in which hope and peace flourish. So why wait for a designated day of thanksgiving. Instead, choose daily thanksgiving as your staple response amid abundance or scarcity, joy or sorrow. You shall watch your life overflow with blessings often hidden from an anxious or hurried spirit.

Action Steps: Set aside moments today to name blessings you may overlook—a kind word, daily provision, unexpected protection, answered prayers. Journal your gratitude and share your appreciation with friends, family, or colleagues. Pray for a grateful soul—a heart tuned to praise in every circumstance, seeking out God’s goodness and mercy.

Quote for the Day: "A grateful soul will always find countless reasons to celebrate when others see only reason to complain." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Loving Father, I thank You for the gift of Your peace and the abundance You provide. Please teach me, Lord, to cultivate a grateful soul that recognizes Your hand in all things. Heal my heart from complaint. Fill me with the joy that springs from gratitude. As I look forward to Thanksgiving and beyond, may my life be a living testimony of Your goodness and grace. Amen.

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Thank you for continuing this walk of gratitude and faith. For more encouragement on a grateful soul, read: Psalm 107:1-9, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Ephesians 5:19-20.

With thankful prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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