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Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
I’ve learned that grief and gratitude can live side by side. After a 5-year battle, our son Caleb went to heaven, and I made a choice: to be grateful for the miracle of his life instead of being swallowed by sorrow. Was it easy? No. But I remembered his smile, his love for life, the little ways God showed up during his treatment—and I gave thanks.
Gratitude in grief isn’t denial. It’s defiance. It’s saying, “God, I still trust You!”
Reflect: Are you grieving something or someone? Ask God to show you a glimpse of His goodness even in your sorrow. Write it down.
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About this Plan
What if gratitude didn’t depend on what we have, but on who God is? This 5-day devotional explores how to live with deep thankfulness even in the face of suffering, loss, and uncertainty. Drawing from Scripture, stories of my son Caleb’s courageous gratitude during his cancer journey, and moments of grace that I’ve seen after his passing, this plan invites you to discover a gratitude that is unshakable—because it’s rooted in God’s character, not our circumstances.
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