Gratitude to God - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Our Daily Bread - Monday, October 13, 2025
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Gratitude to God

Bible in a Year : Isaiah 41-42, 1 Thessalonians 1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34

Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Chronicles 16:8-14, 19-24

Canada and the island of Saint Lucia celebrate a Thanksgiving holiday in October. Liberia sets aside a day for giving thanks at the beginning of November, while the United States and Australia mark the annual holiday at the end of the month. Other countries, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Rwanda, and the Philippines, have unofficial days to foster gratitude.

There’s something powerful about a nation collectively expressing gratitude. It’s a picture we see when King David assembled the nation of Israel to give thanks to God for His presence, protection, and promises. The celebration marked the return of the “ark of God” (1 Chronicles 16:1). The people rejoiced that the ark, a symbol of God’s presence with them, was in Jerusalem. As David led Israel in praise, he reminded them of God’s protection as the nation conquered the land of Canaan (vv. 18-22) and celebrated His faithfulness to fulfill His promises (v. 15).

If you celebrate a Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family, consider making it a gratitude gathering and reflecting together on the ways you’ve experienced God’s presence, protection, and promises over the past year. Whether or not you live in a country that officially celebrates Thanksgiving, each of us can take time to “give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (v. 34).

By: Lisa M. Samra

Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced God’s presence, protection, or promises? How can you express gratitude?

Dear God, please cultivate within me a spirit of gratitude as I remember all You’ve done.
Gratitude to God

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