Nov. 25, 2025

Day 330 Thankfulness Strengthens Your Witness | Colossians 4:5–6

Day 330 Thankfulness Strengthens Your Witness | Colossians 4:5–6

Send us a text What if one small act could make your faith visible without saying a word? Today we explore how thankfulness, especially in hard moments, becomes a quiet testimony that draws people toward hope. Guided by Colossians 4:5–6, we look at the link between living wisely, speaking graciously, and making the most of everyday moments that reveal what anchors us. We unpack why gratitude is more than manners. When your joy isn’t tied to circumstances, your words feel different—gentler, s...

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Season 2

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What if one small act could make your faith visible without saying a word? Today we explore how thankfulness, especially in hard moments, becomes a quiet testimony that draws people toward hope. Guided by Colossians 4:5–6, we look at the link between living wisely, speaking graciously, and making the most of everyday moments that reveal what anchors us.

We unpack why gratitude is more than manners. When your joy isn’t tied to circumstances, your words feel different—gentler, steadier, and strangely compelling. That contrast catches attention in offices, homes, and hallways because it’s rare. We share a one-step practice you can try right away: find one public moment to express sincere thanks. Keep it simple and specific, and let that small spark light the way for deeper conversations. Along the way, we offer a short prayer to center your heart on Jesus, the true source of joy, so your speech becomes gracious and your presence more inviting.

If you’ve been wondering how to witness without pressure or performance, this message gives you a clear path. You’ll learn how visible gratitude can shift the tone of a room, ease tense moments, and open doors for honest talk about faith. We also point you to past episodes and a growing community if you want more daily encouragement. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your quiet thank you today could be the lighthouse someone else needs.

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Chapters

00:53 - Welcome And Purpose

01:14 - Theme: Thankfulness As Witness

01:29 - Scripture And Core Insight

02:09 - One Simple Action Step

02:24 - Prayer 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 330.

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Thankfulness strengthens your witness.

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From Colossians chapter 4, verses 5 and 6 from the New Living Translation.

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Live wisely among those who are not believers and make the most of every opportunity.

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Let your conversation be gracious and attractive.

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Now your gratitude can impact more than just your own life.

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It can influence those around you.

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And when people see your thankfulness, especially during the hard times, it points them to the hope that you have in Jesus.

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A thankful heart makes your words more gracious.

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It makes your life more attractive to those who don't know Christ.

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And gratitude shows the world that your joy isn't rooted in circumstances, but in your Savior.

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Today, very easy.

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What I want you to do is just look for one opportunity to show gratitude in front of others.

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Let it be a quiet testimony to God's faithfulness.

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Now pray with me.

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Lord God, help me to live with gratitude so others can see your love through me.

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Let my thankfulness point people towards you.

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I ask this in Jesus' 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.