Nov. 14, 2025

Day 319 Gratitude in Every Season | Ecclesiastes 3:1

Day 319 Gratitude in Every Season | Ecclesiastes 3:1

Send us a text When life tilts—toward joy, toward waiting, or somewhere in between—how do we stay grounded without pretending everything is fine? We open Ecclesiastes 3:1 and explore a simple, honest practice of gratitude that doesn’t gloss over pain but helps us notice God’s steady hand in every season. With warm guidance and a short prayer, we show how to anchor your day in truth whether you’re on the mountaintop or navigating a quiet valley. We talk about the rhythms that shape our days a...

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Season 2

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When life tilts—toward joy, toward waiting, or somewhere in between—how do we stay grounded without pretending everything is fine? We open Ecclesiastes 3:1 and explore a simple, honest practice of gratitude that doesn’t gloss over pain but helps us notice God’s steady hand in every season. With warm guidance and a short prayer, we show how to anchor your day in truth whether you’re on the mountaintop or navigating a quiet valley.

We talk about the rhythms that shape our days and how gratitude can act like a lens, bringing small mercies into focus when the big picture feels blurry. From seasons of blessing that call for humility to stretches of waiting that test patience, we map out how to name what God is teaching you right now. You’ll hear why writing one clear lesson from your current season can turn vague stress into practical wisdom, and how simple words of thanks can soften the ground for growth you can’t yet see.

Along the way, we share encouragement to keep your heart open, to celebrate without entitlement, and to wait without losing hope. You’ll find language for honest prayers, a way to mark time by faithfulness, and a reminder that your story isn’t stuck—it's unfolding with purpose. If you’re ready to trade perfectionism for presence and distraction for attention, this reflection offers a gentle path forward.

Listen now, jot down one thing you’re learning today, and share it with someone who needs hope. If this encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along so more people can build a thankful heart with us.

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Chapters

00:51 - Welcome And Purpose

01:17 - Theme: Gratitude In Every Season

01:41 - Scripture And Reflection

02:08 - Action Step And Prayer

02:41 - Closing 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 319.

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Gratitude in every season.

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We'll be in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 1 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, it's Saturday, and today we're going to talk about finding gratitude no matter the season you're in.

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For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.

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Life has seasons, and some are joyful, some are painful.

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Gratitude doesn't mean pretending everything is perfect, it means recognizing God's hand at work even when things don't make sense.

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Now you may be in a season of blessing, or you may be in a season of waiting.

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Either way, gratitude helps you see that God is still present and he's still good.

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He's still writing your story.

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So here's what I want you to do.

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Think of the season you're currently in and write down one thing God is teaching you through it.

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Thank him for working in your life even when it's hard to see.

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Let's pray.

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Father, thank you for being with me in every season.

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Help me find reasons to be grateful whether I'm on the mountaintop or in the valley.

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Amen.

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Now I'll see you tomorrow as we continue building a thankful heart together.

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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.