Nov. 11, 2025

Day 316 Thankfulness Breaks the Power of Fear | Isaiah 41:10

Day 316 Thankfulness Breaks the Power of Fear | Isaiah 41:10

Send us a text Fear loves unanswered questions, but gratitude changes the conversation. We explore how Isaiah 41:10 offers a grounded promise—God’s presence, strength, and help—and how a simple, repeatable gratitude practice can loosen fear’s grip and restore courage. Instead of spiraling into what if, we show you how to shift toward even if, God is still good, reframing anxiety through evidence of God’s past faithfulness. We start by reading Isaiah 41:10 from the New Living Translation and ...

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Fear loves unanswered questions, but gratitude changes the conversation. We explore how Isaiah 41:10 offers a grounded promise—God’s presence, strength, and help—and how a simple, repeatable gratitude practice can loosen fear’s grip and restore courage. Instead of spiraling into what if, we show you how to shift toward even if, God is still good, reframing anxiety through evidence of God’s past faithfulness.

We start by reading Isaiah 41:10 from the New Living Translation and unpacking why its three assurances matter when life feels uncertain: God is with us, He is our God, and He will strengthen and help us. From there, we get practical. You’ll learn a two-minute exercise to write down three current fears and pair each one with a concrete memory of God’s help. That pairing becomes a living proof file—a resource you can return to when fear escalates or your thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios.

The heart of the message is simple but powerful: gratitude is not positive spin; it’s spiritual clarity. By recalling real moments of provision, guidance, and comfort, you train your attention to look for God’s steady hand in the present. We close with a short prayer you can echo, asking God to fill your heart with thankfulness so fear loses its power. Whether you’re staring down a hard decision, a financial crunch, or a season of doubt, this reflection offers a clear path back to peace anchored in Scripture.

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome And Purpose

00:54 - Theme: Thankfulness Breaks Fear

01:00 - Isaiah 41:10 Scripture Reading

01:18 - How Gratitude Disarms Fear

01:54 - Practical Exercise: List Fears And Thanks

02:13 - Closing Prayer And Blessing

02:33 - Outro And Resources

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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Today is day 316.

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Thankfulness breaks the power of fear.

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From Isaiah 41, 10, from the New Living Translation.

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Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

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Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.

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I will strengthen you and help you.

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Fear thrives when we focus on what could go wrong.

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Gratitude breaks fear's grip by reminding us of God's presence and promises.

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When you thank Him, you recall all the ways that He's been faithful before.

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And that gives you courage for the future.

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Fear says, what if?

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Gratitude says, even if, God is still good.

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Thankfulness shifts the focus off the unknown and onto the unchanging character of God.

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Today I want you to write down three fears.

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Yeah.

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Write down three fears that you're currently facing.

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And next to each one, list a way that God has been faithful in the past.

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Thank Him for these past victories.

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Pray with me.

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Lord God, thank you that you are with me and that I have nothing to fear.

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Fill my heart with gratitude so that fear loses its power in my life.

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I ask this in Jesus' precious, precious name.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.