Nov. 28, 2025

Day 333 Gratitude Invites God’s Peace | Colossians 3:15

Day 333 Gratitude Invites God’s Peace | Colossians 3:15

Send us a text Feeling stretched thin by worry, deadlines, or that low hum of unease you can’t quite name? We lean into a simple, biblical rhythm that helps your heart breathe again: gratitude that invites the peace of Christ to take the lead. With Colossians 3:15 as our anchor, we unpack how giving thanks is not a denial of reality but a doorway to it—clearer, calmer, and ruled by someone greater than our anxiety. We start by tracing the connection between thankfulness and inner stillness, ...

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Season 2

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Feeling stretched thin by worry, deadlines, or that low hum of unease you can’t quite name? We lean into a simple, biblical rhythm that helps your heart breathe again: gratitude that invites the peace of Christ to take the lead. With Colossians 3:15 as our anchor, we unpack how giving thanks is not a denial of reality but a doorway to it—clearer, calmer, and ruled by someone greater than our anxiety.

We start by tracing the connection between thankfulness and inner stillness, showing how naming God’s gifts rewires attention away from what you can’t control and toward the One who holds all things together. Then we get practical with a quick exercise: when anxiety rises, stop and list five things you’re grateful for—out loud. Repeat them until your mind and body catch up with your spirit. Along the way, we reflect on how gratitude softens our posture toward others, strengthens unity as members of one body, and builds resilient hope through everyday faithfulness.

You’ll hear a short prayer to ground your day and a gentle reminder that your story isn’t finished. Whether you’re navigating a tough week or just need a reset, this conversation offers a clear path to quiet the noise and receive Christ’s peace. If this encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs calm today, subscribe for weekend reflections, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these moments of rest.

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Chapters

01:17 - Welcome And Weekend Setup

01:42 - Theme: Gratitude Invites Peace

01:55 - Scripture From Colossians 3:15

02:09 - How Thankfulness Quiets Worry

02:32 - Practical Exercise: List Five Blessings

02:43 - Short Prayer For Peace

03:03 - Closing Notes And Contact

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 333.

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Gratitude invites God's peace.

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We'll be in Colossians chapter 3, verse 15 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, it's Saturday.

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Let's take some time to focus on how gratitude leads to peace.

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And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.

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For as members of one body, you are called to live in peace and always be thankful.

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Gratitude and peace are connected.

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When you choose thankfulness, it quiets the noise of worry and allows God's peace to fill your heart.

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If your mind feels anxious and unsettled, begin to thank God out loud for his blessings.

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Gratitude shifts your focus off of what you can't control and onto the one who is in control.

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So I want you to do something.

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If you feel anxious today, stop and list five things you are thankful for.

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Keep repeating them until you feel God's peace begin to settle over you.

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Now let's pray.

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Lord, thank you that gratitude invites your peace into my life.

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Help me choose thankfulness even when I feel anxious or overwhelmed.

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Amen.

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I'll see you tomorrow as we wrap up this month's focus on gratitude.

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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.