THE WALK

A new message every month to encourage & help us in our walk with God. A new topic, Scripture, reflection, and prayer — check back each month and walk through it with us.

SEPTEMBER — GRATITUDE

What we call the “little things” might actually be some of our biggest blessings.

This month, we’re slowing down, noticing what God has already given us, and learning to live with a grateful heart.

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01 — THE WORD

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16–18 — NIV

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

It’s easy to thank God for the big things — the answered prayer, the new opportunity, the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for.

But what about waking up this morning? Food to eat? Someone you love still being here? A job? Heat or A/C? Being able to walk, breathe, laugh, pray, open your Bible, and experience another day with God?

We call those the “little things,” but some of the things we barely notice are the same things others are praying for.

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02 — THE MESSAGE

DON’T CALL IT SMALL.

We can get so used to being blessed that our blessings start feeling normal. We think about what we need to do next instead of thanking God that we woke up at all. Sometimes even the things we once prayed for become so normal that we barely thank Him for them anymore.

Gratitude has a lot to do with our attitude.

Life isn’t always easy, and we don’t have to be thankful for every painful thing. But Scripture tells us to give thanks in all circumstances. Even in difficult seasons, there is still something to thank our Father for.

Maybe we don’t need another huge blessing to become more grateful. Maybe we need to recognize how huge the blessings we call “small” already are.

Don’t let something have to disappear before you realize how blessed you were to have it.

This month, let’s notice more.

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03 — WALK IT OUT

GRATITUDE ISN’T JUST SOMETHING WE FEEL. PRACTICE IT THIS MONTH.

THANK HIM FIRST
Before reaching for your phone, thank God for three things. They don’t have to sound impressive. A bed to sleep in. Your car. Your community. Another day with God. Thank Him for the things that are easy to overlook.

NOTICE IT
Stop for 30 seconds during your day and ask:

What do I have right now that I would deeply miss if it were gone tomorrow?

Then thank God for it.

THANK BEFORE YOU ASK
Keep bringing your needs to God, but before asking for anything, thank Him for what He’s already done.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THEY’RE GONE
Think of someone God has placed in your life that you might take for granted. Tell them you’re grateful for them.

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04 — READ + REFLECT

📖 SPEND SOME TIME IN HIS WORD

PSALM 100 — Coming before God with thanksgiving.

LUKE 17:11–19 — Ten were healed by Jesus. One returned to thank Him.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4–7 — Bringing everything to God with prayer and thanksgiving.

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05 — PRAY WITH US

Father,

Thank You for today and for the blessings we’ve gotten so used to that we barely notice them anymore.

Forgive us for focusing so much on what we want next that we miss what You’ve already placed in front of us. Give us grateful hearts and help us recognize Your goodness in the ordinary parts of our lives.

Help us notice more, appreciate more, and thank You more.

Above everything, thank You for another day to walk with You and for the community You're building here.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Whatever you’re walking through, we’d love to pray with you and for you. Feel free to reach out to us [officialwholehearted@gmail.com] with anything we can be praying for.

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We’re walking through it with you.

WHOLEHEARTED
THE WALK — SEPTEMBER