Nov. 8, 2025

Day 313 Gratitude Changes Your Heart | Psalm 136:1

Day 313 Gratitude Changes Your Heart | Psalm 136:1

Send us a text What if a simple, honest practice could soften your heart and steady your faith? We open Psalm 136:1—“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.”—and let those words set the tone for a clear, practical path into gratitude that lasts longer than a season. Instead of chasing a quick boost, we explore how thankfulness reorients your inner life toward God’s goodness, especially when circumstances feel heavy or uncertain. We talk through the quiet w...

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Season 2

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What if a simple, honest practice could soften your heart and steady your faith? We open Psalm 136:1—“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His faithful love endures forever.”—and let those words set the tone for a clear, practical path into gratitude that lasts longer than a season. Instead of chasing a quick boost, we explore how thankfulness reorients your inner life toward God’s goodness, especially when circumstances feel heavy or uncertain.

We talk through the quiet ways gratitude changes us: softening hard places, sharpening our vision to notice God’s presence in ordinary moments, and building a resilient trust that doesn’t collapse when feelings wobble. You’ll hear why gratitude isn’t denial but direction, a choice to face reality with a heart anchored in steadfast love. With that foundation set, we share a simple next step you can try today: a 15‑minute gratitude letter to God, naming specific blessings, answered prayers, and the small mercies that carried you this year. Then, read it out loud as an offering of praise—because speaking thanks shapes the soul.

Along the way, we keep the focus practical and grounded. You’ll learn how to tie gratitude to daily routines, how repetition forms character, and how a steady practice can turn weekend inspiration into weekday strength. Whether you’re weary, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers clear steps to cultivate a grateful life rooted in God’s enduring love and goodness.

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Chapters

00:31 - Welcome And Weekend Handoff

00:56 - Theme: Gratitude Transforms The Heart

01:13 - Scripture: Psalm 136:1

01:19 - How Thankfulness Reorients Us

01:48 - Practice: Write A Gratitude Letter

02:03 - Prayer Of Thanks

02:15 - Sign‑Off And Listener Info

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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And now, weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 313.

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Gratitude changes your heart.

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We'll be in Psalm chapter 136, verse 1 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey there, it's Sunday, and we're closing out the weekend by talking about how gratitude transforms us.

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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.

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His faithful love endures forever.

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Gratitude doesn't just change your circumstances, it changes your heart.

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When you choose to give thanks, even when life is difficult, it reorients your heart towards God's goodness.

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Thankfulness softens your heart and deepens your relationship with the Lord.

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It helps you see his presence in places you might otherwise overlook.

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And as you practice gratitude consistently, it becomes a way of life instead of just a seasonal habit.

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So do something for me.

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Take 15 minutes today and write a gratitude letter to God.

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Thank him for specific blessings, answered prayers, and the ways he's been faithful this year.

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Read it out loud as an offering of praise.

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Now let's pray.

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Father, thank you for your faithful love that never ends.

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Help me to live every day with a grateful heart that glorifies you and strengthens my faith.

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Amen.

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Now remember, Rick has your daily dose of wisdom all week long, starting tomorrow, and I will see you next Saturday.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsets.com slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget, he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.