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February 29, 2020

Always Grateful

Meliana Santoso (East Java, Indonesia)

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Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

One day during our fellowship meeting, our leader spoke about gratitude. After that, he challenged us not to complain about anything for 30 days and to find at least one thing that we could be grateful for each day and write it down.

Our leader said, “Gratitude is a life-changing...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for your abundant blessings. Help us to give thanks for your grace and goodness in our lives. Amen.
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Today's Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

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