Most of us don’t realize how quickly small irritations grow into daily frustrations—until something shifts our perspective. In tonight's prayer and devotional, Tracie Miles writes how the shift came through a green carpet she’d grown to despise. It wasn’t until she met a family in Ecuador—living on a dirt floor, cooking over a fire pit, with no clean water, shoes, or furniture—that everything changed. Their poverty was undeniable. Yet their gratitude was overwhelming.Their lack was real. Yet their joy was radiant.Their circumstances were desperate. Yet their hearts glowed with the light of Christ. The contrast was convicting. Their thankfulness wasn’t rooted in possessions, comfort, or convenience, but in recognizing every small provision as a blessing from God. Suddenly, green carpet no longer felt like a burden—it felt like abundance. As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s easy to be consumed with the details: preparing food, hosting guests, coordinating schedules, and striving for the “perfect” holiday. But Psalm 100:4 calls us to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving—not just on Thanksgiving Day but as a posture of life. Before the turkey hits the table, the Word invites us to pause and prepare our hearts. Thanksgiving is not a date on the calendar; it’s a spiritual discipline.It’s not a meal; it’s a mindset.It’s not about perfection; it’s about perspective. When we allow gratitude to lead us, everything else shifts. The food becomes secondary, the imperfections become irrelevant, and the day becomes holy. Gratitude reframes our irritations, softens our expectations, and awakens us to blessings we overlook every day. Before you step into tomorrow’s celebration, step first into thanksgiving. TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 HOW TO PREPARE A THANKFUL HEART BEFORE YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL Acknowledge God’s PresenceInvite Him into your Thanksgiving before it begins. List Five “Unseen” BlessingsClean water, shelter, a bed, literacy, freedom to worship. Release ExpectationsAllow the day to be what it is, not what you wish it were. Thank God for One Thing You’ve Complained AboutLet the shift in perspective soften your heart.

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