The month of November brings a spirit of gratitude and thanks with Thanksgiving. But…at Joy99, we desire to bring that gratitude and thanks throughout the entire month with something we call, “THANKSLIVING”!
All month long we want to encourage each other to not just “give thanks”, but LIVE with a thankful heart and a posture of being thankful through all things.
This month we’re inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances…”
We encourage you to join us each week as we center around a verse and other thoughts/questions to help walk you THANKSLIVING!
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FOCUS: Thanks for Who God Is
VERSE: Psalm 107:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS:
Start a gratitude journal and write down (3) things you are thankful/grateful for each day.
Begin each prayer with thanksgiving.
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FOCUS: Thanks for People
VERSE: Philippians 1:3 – “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS:
Write a handwritten Thank You note.
Publicly honor or tag someone who shaped your faith through social media.
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FOCUS: Thanks in Every Season
VERSE: James 1:2–3 – “Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials…”
THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS:
Write down (3) blessings you’ve seen within a difficult season.
Pray for someone who is struggling.
Share a testimony of growth, through difficulty, either in person or social media.
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FOCUS: Thanksliving at the Table
VERSE: Colossians 3:17 – “Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks.
THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS:
Share a photo of your Thanksgiving table with a list of things you are thankful for.
Share/post a family gratitude moment.