The Power of Thankfulness

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Today's Text: Colossians 3:15-17

Key Verse: Colossians 3:17 (KJV): “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

According to Colossians 3:15-17, the power of thankfulness is the transformative practice of allowing God's peace to rule in our hearts, guiding our words and actions to be infused with gratitude. When we let the peace of Christ dwell in us richly, we become conduits of His love and goodness, extending hospitality, forgiveness, and generosity to others. As we cultivate a heart of thankfulness, our lives become a sweet fragrance to God, and our worship becomes authentic and Spirit-led.

Embracing thankfulness unlocks a transformative reservoir of joy, contentment, and spiritual vitality, empowering us to face life's complexities with confidence and poise. As we cultivate gratitude, our hearts are freed from the weights of worry, anxiety, and discontentment, allowing us to radiate God's glory to a world in desperate need of His love and light.

With thankfulness as our foundation, we begin to see the world through a lens of possibility, rather than problems, and our lives become a testament to the sufficiency of God's goodness, even in the midst of adversity. As we overflow with gratitude, we become conduits of His presence, channeling His peace, comfort, and hope to those around us, and demonstrating the profound impact of a life surrendered to the transformative power of thankfulness.

Being grateful to God is a quiet power that transforms every word and deed into worship. Today, God calls us to live in constant gratitude, not as a fleeting feeling but as a commanding lifestyle that unlocks His peace and grace. When thankfulness fills our hearts, it breaks chains of negativity, brings joy, and invites heaven’s favor.

It anchors our souls in storms and guards our minds with God’s peace beyond understanding. It turns ordinary moments into sacred offerings and setbacks into spiritual breakthroughs. Thankfulness isn’t just a response to blessings; it invites more blessings, creating a powerful cycle of divine favor. Live today in the spirit of continuous thanks. Let your words and actions be guided by gratitude, releasing God’s power through you and drawing His peace around you.

Action Steps: Choose to thank God in your everyday activities and relationships. Look for ways to speak gratitude and show kindness, making thanksgiving the foundation of your day.

Quote for the Day: “Gratitude is the soul’s memory; it carries God’s kindness and releases His power through us.” (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Lord, teach me to do all I do with a heart full of thanks. Help me recognize Your hand in every moment and live in Your peace. May my life be a fragrant offering of gratitude to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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For encouragement, meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, and James 1:17.

With love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)