Thanksgiving may be over, but gratitude isn’t meant for one day a year. As we step into one of the busiest seasons of the year—filled with lists, plans, and endless tasks—it’s easy to let thankfulness slip away. Yet this is exactly when we need it most.
Gratitude doesn’t have to wait for quiet moments or special occasions. It can begin right where we are—through the ordinary things we see and hear every day. These simple reminders can turn our attention from what’s overwhelming to the God who is always good.
A DOORWAY
When you see a doorway—whether a simple doorway in your house or a grand entrance way, pause to thank God that you can enter His presence freely.
Prayer
God, I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise. I give thanks to You for _______________________ and praise Your name that I can come close to You. Amen.
(Psalm 100:4 NIV).
BREAD
When you pick up a loaf of fresh bread, enjoy the smell from a bakery, or butter a piece of toast, let it remind you to thank Jesus, the Bread of Life.
Prayer
God, I thank You for Your Son Jesus who said, “I am the bread of life.” I thank You because I will never be spiritually hungry. I come to You today asking You to ____________________. Thank You for satisfying my soul and never leaving me empty. Amen.
(John 6:35 NLT).
A CANDLE
When you light a candle, stand near a fire pit or gather around a cozy fire, let its warmth remind you of the Holy Spirit—our Comforter who fills us with peace and hope.
Prayer
God, fill me with joy and peace as I trust in You for ________________. Thank You for Your Spirit that gives me the power to overflow with hope when life feels hopeless because of ____________________. Amen.
(Romans 15:13 NIV).
MUSIC
When you hear a piano, a band, or even a simple melody, let the sound draw your thoughts to the One who is steady and faithful.
Prayer
My heart, O God, is steadfast because You are rock steady in the middle of ___________________; I will sing and make music to You. Amen.
(Psalm 57:7 NIV).
As the pace of life speeds up, let these everyday sights and sounds become gentle pauses that draw your heart back to God. Ordinary moments can become extraordinary thankfulness when we choose to see His presence in them.
What everyday objects or experiences remind you to give thanks?
Every night as I enjoy my jacuzzi, I look up at the stars and thank God for His creation of these beautiful lights in the sky!
What a beautiful way to be reminded that we have an awesome God. I love looking at the stars too.