Daily Devotional - Thanksgiving - Week 47 - Day 322 - 11/18/25 - "Peace Through Thanksgiving"

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Peace Through Thanksgiving”
Scripture: Philippians 4:6, AMP

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.”

Devotion:
Worry is a natural response to life’s challenges—but God offers us a supernatural alternative: prayer with thanksgiving. In this verse, Paul doesn’t just tell us to pray; he teaches us how to pray. We are to bring our needs to God with thanksgiving—a heart posture that expresses trust, even before the answer comes. When gratitude fills our prayers, fear loses its grip, and peace takes its place.

Gratitude and anxiety cannot coexist. When we choose to thank God in every situation, we open the door for His peace to guard our hearts and our minds. Thanksgiving isn’t just polite—it’s powerful. It strengthens our faith, calms our spirit, and invites God’s presence into every part of our lives. So today, instead of worrying, let’s worship. Instead of complaining, let’s give thanks. And as we do, may the peace of God that surpasses all understanding surround us like a shield.

Prayer:
Lord, Fill my heart with gratitude, even in difficult times. Teach me to see every situation through the lens of Your goodness and grace. Replace my anxiety with peace, my fear with faith, and my doubt with thanksgiving. Today, I choose to rest in Your presence and give You praise in advance for what You will do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.