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Episode Overview

In this Thanksgiving special, Pastor David brings a powerful reminder of the spiritual force of gratitude. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and Deuteronomy 30:19, this episode reveals how choosing gratitude is choosing life, and how giving thanks “in everything”—not necessarily for everything—aligns us with God’s will, releases His power, and shifts our perspective from defeat to faith.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how God is working in your current season, this episode will help you see your circumstances through a faith perspective rather than a negative or fearful one.

Key Scriptures

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks.
• Deuteronomy 30:19 — Life and death set before you. Choose life.
• John 6 — Jesus gives thanks before the miracle.
• Hebrews 13 & Deuteronomy 31 — “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

What You’ll Learn

✓ What it really means to rejoice always
✓ Why giving thanks activates faith and releases God’s power
✓ How gratitude reframes your situation and breaks negativity
✓ The difference between giving thanks in everything and for everything
✓ Why gratitude is an attitude you choose, not an emotion you wait for
✓ What it means to “choose life” spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally
✓ How Jesus modeled thanksgiving in the face of lack
✓ How your gratitude influences future generations

Key Takeaways

• Gratitude is an act of faith, not a reaction to circumstances.
• Your perspective determines whether you choose life or death, blessing or cursing.
• Even when life feels overwhelming, God is with you—and He always hears you.
• Giving thanks for what you do have opens the door for God to multiply it.
• Your gratitude today becomes someone else’s testimony tomorrow.

Memorable Quotes

“Gratitude is an attitude — and one that you choose.”
“When you thank God for what isn’t enough, He turns it into more than enough.”
“Choosing gratitude is choosing life.”
“Faith says, ‘Father, I thank You that You always hear me.’”
“A thankful heart puts everything into a proper faith perspective.”

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