Grace & Gratitude: A Daily Walk with God

"Grace and Gratitude: A Daily Walk with God"

This month-long study on gratitude is designed to deepen your understanding of what God says about being thankful, helping you cultivate a heart of gratitude through His Word. Each day in December, you’ll explore a specific scripture that highlights God’s goodness, faithfulness, and provision, along with His call for us to give thanks in all circumstances.

Through daily journaling prompts, you’ll reflect on how these truths apply to your life, recognizing God’s blessings, and expressing gratitude for His presence, even in challenging moments. This study is divided into themes that focus on God’s character, provision, promises, and how gratitude can transform your heart and mindset.

As you journey through this study, you’ll develop a deeper connection with God, experience peace and joy, and prepare your heart for the New Year with a renewed sense of thankfulness for His abundant love and faithfulness. Let this time be a sacred space for reflection, worship, and thanksgiving, drawing you closer to God as you embrace gratitude in every area of your life.

Week 1: Gratitude for God’s Character

December 1 – Psalm 107:1
Prompt: Reflect on God’s goodness and how His enduring love has impacted your life.

December 2 – Lamentations 3:22-23
Prompt: Write about how God’s faithfulness has sustained you in a difficult time.

December 3 – Psalm 145:9
Prompt: How do you see God’s goodness and compassion in the world around you?

December 4 – Exodus 34:6
Prompt: What aspect of God’s character are you most grateful for today?

December 5 – James 1:17
Prompt: List the “good and perfect gifts” in your life and thank God for each.

December 6 – Psalm 103:2
Prompt: Recall the specific blessings God has given you recently.

December 7 – Psalm 27:13
Prompt: Write about the ways you’ve experienced or expect to experience God’s goodness.

Week 2: Gratitude in All Circumstances

December 8 – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Prompt: How can you give thanks in both joyful and challenging situations?

December 9 – Romans 8:28
Prompt: Reflect on a time when God worked a challenging situation for your good.

December 10 – Philippians 4:11-13
Prompt: How can gratitude help you find contentment in your current season?

December 11 – Habakkuk 3:17-18
Prompt: When life is hard, how can you choose joy and thankfulness?

December 12 – Ephesians 5:20
Prompt: Write about the blessings you may have overlooked recently.

December 13 – Colossians 3:17
Prompt: How can your actions reflect your gratitude to God?

December 14 – Psalm 34:1
Prompt: What can you do to keep God’s praise on your lips throughout your day?

Week 3: Gratitude for God’s Provision

December 15 – Matthew 6:31-33
Prompt: Write about a time when God provided for your needs.

December 16 – Psalm 23:1
Prompt: Reflect on the ways God has been your shepherd and provider.

December 17 – Deuteronomy 8:10
Prompt: What provision in your life are you especially thankful for today?

December 18 – 2 Corinthians 9:8
Prompt: How can you use God’s blessings to bless others?

December 19 – Luke 12:24
Prompt: How does trusting in God’s provision bring you peace?

December 20 – Philippians 4:19
Prompt: Write about a time when God met a specific need in your life.

December 21 – Isaiah 41:10
Prompt: How does God’s presence comfort you and give you strength?

Week 4: Gratitude for God’s Promises

December 22 – Jeremiah 29:11
Prompt: Reflect on the hope God’s promises bring to your life.

December 23 – Psalm 30:11-12
Prompt: How has God brought joy into your life after a time of sadness?

December 24 – Isaiah 12:4
Prompt: How can you share your gratitude for God with others this season?

December 25 – Luke 2:10-11
Prompt: On Christmas Day, thank God for the gift of Jesus and write about what His birth means to you.

December 26 – 2 Peter 1:3
Prompt: How has God equipped you to live a godly life?

December 27 – Romans 5:3-5
Prompt: How can you show gratitude even in difficult seasons?

December 28 – Psalm 136:1
Prompt: Reflect on the enduring nature of God’s love in your life.

Week 5: Gratitude for the New Year Ahead

December 29 – Revelation 21:5
Prompt: What new things are you trusting God for in the coming year?

December 30 – Proverbs 3:5-6
Prompt: How can you trust God more deeply in the new year?

December 31 – Psalm 90:12
Prompt: Reflect on the past year with gratitude and write about your hopes for the next year.

May this journey of studying gratitude through God's Word bring you peace, joy, and deeper faith throughout December