Dec. 27, 2025

Day 362 Every Day is a Gift | Psalm 118:24

Day 362 Every Day is a Gift | Psalm 118:24

Send us a text If joy felt out of reach this week, consider a different starting point: today itself is a gift. We lean into Psalm 118:24—“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”—and unpack why that line can reset your mindset in minutes. Lauren guides a gentle, practical reflection that turns gratitude from a vague feeling into a daily practice. Through personal encouragement and scripture, we map a simple path to noticing the blessings you might be stepping ove...

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If joy felt out of reach this week, consider a different starting point: today itself is a gift. We lean into Psalm 118:24—“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”—and unpack why that line can reset your mindset in minutes. Lauren guides a gentle, practical reflection that turns gratitude from a vague feeling into a daily practice. Through personal encouragement and scripture, we map a simple path to noticing the blessings you might be stepping over, from answered prayers to quiet comforts that arrived right on time.

We explore what it means to receive each morning as intentional and how that shifts the way you show up at work, with family, and in your community. Gratitude here isn’t about pretending everything is fine; it’s about telling the truth that God is present in both joy and challenge. You’ll hear how setbacks can deepen faith, why naming specific gifts matters, and how rejoicing opens the door to purposeful living—knowing God, loving others, and making choices that align with what lasts.

You’ll also get a concrete action step: take 15 minutes to list the gifts God has given you this year. This quick practice helps you move past cliché and capture real moments of grace you can return to when doubt or stress rises. We close with a short prayer you can borrow to anchor your day in gratitude and hope, plus a warm reminder that your story is still being written. If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs a lift, subscribe for more daily wisdom, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Chapters

01:06 - Welcome And Purpose Of The Show

01:26 - Weekends With Lauren Introduction

01:40 - Today’s Scripture And Theme

01:53 - Rejoice And Live With Purpose

02:14 - Reflecting On Blessings And Growth

02:30 - Action Step And Prayer

02:55 - Closing Notes And Contact Info

03:14 - Encouragement And Farewell

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 362.

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Every day is a gift.

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We'll be in Psalm chapter 118, verse 24 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey there, it's Sunday, and we're closing out this month's focus on gifts by remembering that each day is a gift from God.

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This is the day the Lord has made.

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We will rejoice and be glad in it.

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Every single day you wake up is a gift.

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It's another opportunity to know God, love others, and live with purpose.

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As you look back on this month and this year, thank God for the countless gifts He's given you, the seen and unseen blessings, the answered prayers, and even the challenges that grew your faith.

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Now, I want you to do one thing.

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Take 15 minutes today to list out the gifts God has given you this year.

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End the year by celebrating his goodness.

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And let's pray together.

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Lord, thank you for the gift of life and the many blessings you have poured into my days.

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Help me to treasure every moment and to live with joy and gratitude.

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Amen.

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Now remember, Rick has your daily dose of wisdom all week long starting tomorrow, and I will see you next Saturday.

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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.