Nov. 20, 2025

Day 325 Thankfulness Deepens Relationships | Colossians 3:15

Day 325 Thankfulness Deepens Relationships | Colossians 3:15

Send us a text A few honest words of thanks can turn a tense day into a hopeful one. We dig into a short but potent line from Colossians—“And always be thankful”—and show how that posture changes the way we speak, the way we listen, and the way our relationships feel. Gratitude isn’t about ignoring problems; it’s about noticing the good, naming it out loud, and letting that truth soften sharp edges. We walk through the practical side of thankfulness: why it builds trust, how it encourages th...

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A few honest words of thanks can turn a tense day into a hopeful one. We dig into a short but potent line from Colossians—“And always be thankful”—and show how that posture changes the way we speak, the way we listen, and the way our relationships feel. Gratitude isn’t about ignoring problems; it’s about noticing the good, naming it out loud, and letting that truth soften sharp edges.

We walk through the practical side of thankfulness: why it builds trust, how it encourages the people around us, and why specific appreciation carries far more weight than vague praise. You’ll hear a simple challenge—choose one person today and tell them what you value about them—that can reset the tone at home, at work, and in your friendships. Along the way, we reflect on how gratitude draws us closer to God while making our words gentler and our hearts steadier.

To ground the practice, we share a brief prayer that centers our motives and turns daily appreciation into a rhythm that brings peace. If you’ve been feeling distant, rushed, or critical, this is your nudge to slow down and speak life. Try the one-person gratitude challenge, watch the atmosphere shift, and let us know what changed for you. If this resonated, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find Wisdom for the Day.

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Chapters

00:53 - Welcome And Purpose

01:14 - Theme: Thankfulness Deepens Relationships

01:49 - Practical Challenge: Thank One Person

02:31 - Prayer For Gratitude

02:47 - Announcements And Closing

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 325.

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Thankfulness deepens relationships.

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From Colossians chapter 3, verse 15, from the New Living Translation.

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And always be thankful.

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That was kind of short, but it says so much.

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A thankful heart doesn't just affect your relationship with God, it also impacts how you treat others.

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When you express gratitude to the people around you, it builds stronger connections.

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It encourages them.

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Gratitude helps you notice the good in others instead of focusing on their flaws.

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It softens your words.

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It brings peace into your relationships.

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So today I want you to choose one person.

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It could be a friend, a family member, a coworker, somebody who serves you.

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Send them a message or tell them in person how much you appreciate them.

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It doesn't have to be a lot.

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You don't have to say a lot for it to mean everything.

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Sometimes the smallest thing says everything you need to say.

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Pray with me.

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Lord God, help me to show gratitude not only to you, but also to those around me.

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Use my thankfulness to encourage and strengthen the relationships that you've given me.

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In Jesus' precious name.

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Amen.

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Y'all listen to Lauren more than you listen to me.

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And you know what?

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That's okay.

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I love you.

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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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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.