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The Benefits of Living a Life of Purposeful Thinking and Thanksgiving

by: Rebecca Falkner

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.” Psalm 92:1(NIV)

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (ESV)

Yesterday we learned that what we think about God is the most important thing about us. What we believe about God directly impacts our thoughts (our mind), affecting our emotions. 

God —-> Mind —> Emotions

Our minds are the battleground the enemy wants to use to feed us lies about who God is and who we are. If we give the enemy room to make a nest in our minds, we will begin to agree with him and forget the truth of who Jesus is and who we are as God’s beloved. 

Let’s not be deceived, the enemy knows our weak spots. As believers, there is hope and power in the name and truth of Jesus! There is immense power in thanksgiving and worship which can break the weight of the enemy’s lies. When we choose daily communion and thanksgiving, it can change the direction of our day and our thought patterns.

Let’s live a life of purposeful thinking and thanksgiving! 

Where have you agreed with the Enemy? 

Confess that to God. Ask Jesus for forgiveness and speak out loud the truth about who He is (Our good, good Father) and who you are (His child – loved by Him). 

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Series Contents

1
What Leads to A Confident Marriage
2
Protect Your Marriage From This Fox
3
The Little Foxes of Resentment
4
What Makes a Good Spouse?
5
What Can You Do with Scary Thoughts about Divorce?
6
Building Up The Communication Breakdown
7
What is Your Marriage Preaching?
8
The Little Foxes of Resentment
9
The Little Foxes of Resentment
10
Date Nights Keep The Love Alive
11
Date Nights Keep The Love Alive
12
It’s How You Say It To Her
13
Passion Week – Devotional Reading 1
14
Passion Week – Devotional Reading 2
15
Passion Week – Devotional Reading 3
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Passion Week – Devotional Reading 4
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Passion Week – Devotional Reading 5
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Passion Week – Devotional Reading 6
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Passion Week – Devotional Reading 7
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Passion Week – Devotional Reading 8
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Gratitude is an Attitude
22
Rekindling a Heart of Gratitude: Recalling to mind the faithfulness of God
23
Gratitude is an Attitude
24
Rekindling a Heart of Gratitude: Recalling to mind the faithfulness of God
25
The Benefits of Living a Life of Purposeful Thinking and Thanksgiving
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The Benefits of Living a Life of Purposeful Thinking and Thanksgiving
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Hydrating Our Souls
28
Hydrating Our Souls
29
Releasing Worry and Anxiety Which Can Cloud or Steal our Gratitude
30
12 Devos of Christmas Day 1: The Perfect Plan
31
12 Devos of Christmas Day 2: The Wonder of It All
32
12 Devos of Christmas Day 3: When Life Gets Crazy
33
12 Devos of Christmas Day 4: Someone Like Joseph
34
12 Devos of Christmas Day 5: Interruption or Appointment?
35
12 Devos of Christmas Day 6: Making Room
36
12 Devos of Christmas Day 7: Shouldn’t It Be More… Holy?
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12 Devos of Christmas Day 8: Lighting the Way
38
12 Devos of Christmas Day 9: Nobody Special
39
12 Devos of Christmas Day 10: Run to Worship
40
12 Devos of Christmas Day 11: Be Still and Know
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12 Devos of Christmas Day 12: Christmas is Coming
42
Passion Week Day 1: The Pharisees
43
Passion Week Day 2: Joseph of Arimathea
44
Passion Week Day 3: Jesus, The Lamb of God
45
Passion Week Day 4: Mary Magdalene
46
Passion Week Day 5: The Apostle Peter
47
Passion Week Day 6: The Apostle John
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Passion Week Day 7: Pontius Pilate
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Rebecca Falkner

A Carolina girl living in the great state of Texas, Rebecca has worked in ministry for the last thirteen years. Rebecca graduated from Winthrop University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She worked as a kindergarten and special education teacher before moving to Houston to work with This Redeemed Life and Second Baptist Church. When Rebecca isn’t chasing her two toddlers, she loves writing, gardening and trying new recipes with her husband.

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