Proverbs 27:17
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Observations from the Text:
Observations from the Text:
He gives me strength (v. 1)
He is my deliverer (v. 2)
He is my refuge/stronghold (v.2)
He is worthy (v. 3)
Gratitude Is a Verb
Gratitude Is a Verb
Gratitude is a verb, and if we’re all remembering middle school English class correctly, verbs are action words! We see gratitude bullet journals, “thankful lists,” and reminders to be grateful ALL over the internet nowadays.
But intentionally practicing gratitude isn’t easy during times of hardship. How can we praise and thank God when things are tough?
Well, we think gratitude can actually take our inward focus and turn it upward, to where our strength comes from.
Today, join us through this Scripture meditation for the opening of Psalm 18, where the psalmist practices gratitude!
Pretty Tough… but Pretty Clear! 😉
Pretty Tough… but Pretty Clear! 😉
What are your strengths?
For a while, it was a trend to ask this question. So today, I want to ask it again, and I would like you to really think about it.
Because it is only when we’re aware of our strengths that we can intentionally put them to use.
There’s no room for false modesty today, okay? 😉 I don’t want to hear, “But I can’t do anything,” because that would be like saying, “God forgot to put anything special inside me…”
But God created you with gifts, a personality, experiences, and a story no one else in this world has in quite the same way. He created you with intentionality!
Do you know why that matters so much? Because God gave you all of this so that YOU could make a difference!
Yes, God gives each of us a specific and unique calling. ❤️
For example, John was a writer. His calling was to testify about the deep and spiritual nature of Jesus.
And Peter, who initially seemed a little jealous of John, had to understand that God had given him a unique calling too.
When Peter asked Jesus, referring to John, “Lord, what about him?” (John 21:21, NIV) Jesus answered, “...what is that to you?” (John 21:22, NIV)
Pretty tough, right? But pretty clear!
He doesn’t want us to waste time by failing to recognize our own gifts.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10, NLT)
Are you already fulfilling this calling—your calling—? Or are you still comparing yourself to others, perhaps even doubting your own strengths?
Let me say it again: God has a specific and unique calling for YOUR life!
And maybe it’s even bigger than you can imagine yourself stepping into today. One thing is certain: God has already given you everything you need to take the steps He is calling you to take! 👣
That’s why it’s so important not to downplay your gifts.
You are a miracle!
P.S.:
Maybe you can use the rest of the year to think about where you want to use your strengths to make a difference.
🔹 Maybe it’s a brand-new idea that’s been on your heart for a long time!
🔹 Maybe it’s simply those few encouraging text messages you’ve been meaning to send for ages!
🔹 Maybe it’s reaching out to your pastor and beginning to serve in the area he’s been asking you to help with for a while.
Whatever it is: Let’s go beyond just talking about it! 💪🏻
Déborah Rosenkranz
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” James 4:17 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/jas.4.17.NIV
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”
James 4:17 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/jas.4.17.NIV
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