Nov. 13, 2025

Day 318 Thankfulness Brings God’s Presence | Psalm 22:3

Day 318 Thankfulness Brings God’s Presence | Psalm 22:3

Send us a text What if the fastest way to sense God’s nearness is the simplest—ten minutes of honest praise spoken out loud? We lean into Psalm 22:3 and the bold claim that God is enthroned on the praises of His people, exploring how gratitude becomes more than a mood shift. It’s a doorway. When we thank God in the middle of pressure and doubt, we aren’t ignoring reality; we’re inviting a larger reality to fill the room. I share why praise changes the atmosphere at church and at home, and ho...

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Season 2

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What if the fastest way to sense God’s nearness is the simplest—ten minutes of honest praise spoken out loud? We lean into Psalm 22:3 and the bold claim that God is enthroned on the praises of His people, exploring how gratitude becomes more than a mood shift. It’s a doorway. When we thank God in the middle of pressure and doubt, we aren’t ignoring reality; we’re inviting a larger reality to fill the room.

I share why praise changes the atmosphere at church and at home, and how a small daily rhythm can anchor your heart when life feels chaotic. You’ll hear a straightforward challenge: turn on worship, use your own words, and thank God for who He is and what He’s already done. We talk through practical examples—naming specific graces, recalling past faithfulness, speaking Scripture—and why this practice forms a lifestyle where peace outlasts circumstance. The guided prayer helps you plant the habit, asking God to keep His presence at the center of everything you carry.

If you’ve wanted a simple, repeatable way to draw near to God, this is your on‑ramp. Expect a clear takeaway you can try today, an encouraging word for tough moments, and a reminder that your voice can build a throne for the King. Subscribe for daily spiritual refreshment, share this with someone who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find these short, faith‑filled reflections.

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Chapters

00:42 - Welcome And Purpose

01:04 - Theme: Thankfulness Brings God’s Presence

01:09 - Scripture From Psalm 22:3

01:22 - How Gratitude Changes Atmospheres

01:50 - Simple Practice: Ten Minutes Of Praise

02:08 - Guided Prayer

02:29 - Closing 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 318.

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Thankfulness brings God's presence.

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From Psalm chapter 22, verse 3, from the New Living Translation.

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Yet you are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.

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God's presence fills the atmosphere when his people praise him.

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I've seen it at church.

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Gratitude isn't just about feeling better, it actually invites his presence into your situation.

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When you give thanks, even in difficult times, you create space for God to move.

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He delights in a thankful heart, and he draws close to those who worship him with gratitude.

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Today, something really easy.

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Turn on some worship music and spend 10 minutes, just 10 minutes, thanking God out loud.

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Let praise fill your home or your car, and most importantly, let praise fill your heart.

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Pray with me.

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Lord God, thank you that you are near when I praise you.

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Teach me to make gratitude a lifestyle so that your presence remains at the center of my life.

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I ask this in Jesus' 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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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthey.org.

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For free wisdom of the day merch, go to buymeacoffee.com slash renewed mindsets and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality Control Engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.