Thanksgiving as a practice rather than a season: what Scripture says about giving thanks, prayers for the table and for ordinary days, and the discipline of naming what has gone right.
Faith & Wisdom · Jul 18, 2025
The Power of Praying For the Dads in Your Life "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." - Billy…
Prayer is not a duty, but an invitation from our Father. Prayer is an invitation into fellowship with God through Jesus Christ, expressed in adoration, thanksgiving and intercession, through which we draw near to God and learn more of his will for our lives. He invites us into purpose and power through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. When we understand the reasons why we should pray, we will realize all over again what God is inviting us into something precious and powerful – an ever-deepening relationship with him.
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Say thanks with 20 Bible verses. Cultivate gratitude & reflect on the good life we’ve been blessed with here on Earth.
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Many people talk of feeling or being blessed — described as an experience of gratitude, acceptance of God’s gifts, and general good fortune. But blessings don’t come from luck or chance.
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Sometimes it feels like our lives are rushed and overwhelmingly busy. We often find it hard to find the time for rest or renewal in God's presence, since our attention is constantly moved by responsibility and needs.
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Learn how to bless your loved ones on their birthdays with five heartwarming religious birthday blessings.
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As God's children, we're fortunate to receive countless blessings daily. However, the 'busyness' of life often makes it hard to appreciate those blessings.
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A lot of disciplines make their way to the forefront of Christian discussions regarding how to become more like Jesus. The majority of them revolve around such things as prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with others. What gets overlooked too often is developing a sense of gratitude within our daily practices. Gratitude is powerful, and it can make your life better in so many ways. It’s quite difficult to feel sad or sorry for yourself when you are feeling gratitude.
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Families often have ways of unifying themselves. In southeast Asia, it’s common for families to write a family motto or a principle on a wall that all members adhere to.
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Thanksgiving is a major American holiday focused on family, friends, and, of course, delicious food.
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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 – In partnership with The National Day of Prayer Task Force and the Museum of the Bible, Pray.com is excited to announce that Grammy Award-winning artists Chris Tomlin, Lecrae and Matthew West will join with other influential leaders to participate in the 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast on May 5, 2022, at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. The 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will follow tens of thousands of prayer gatherings being carried out in all 50 states and several U.S. territories for the National Day of Prayer. That evening, faith leaders will come together at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., to lead the nation in a time of worship and prayer. “What an honor it is to have Chris Tomlin, Lecrae and Matthew West join us for this important annual event,” said founder and head of strategic relationships for Pray.com, Matthew Potter. “While these talented, award-winning artists are known for their engaging music, at the heart of everything they create is a desire to exalt the Lord. What a beautiful opportunity it is to have them publicly support this event and join us in prayer.” The 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will reach more than 300 million homes across the world through television, radio and social media streaming. With a theme of "Exalt the Lord Who Has Established Us," based on the verses in Colossians 2:6-7, the event will bring people together from all backgrounds to lift their hearts to heaven, praise God for his many blessings, and pray for a revival to take place among His children. Other speakers who will be involved in leading worship and prayer include Pastors Samuel Rodriguez, Allen Jackson, Ronnie Floyd, Miles McPherson and Mark Batterson, and ministry leaders such as Anne Graham Lotz and Tim Barton, along with National Day of Prayer Task Force President Kathy Branzell. “What a privilege it is to have these spectacular Christian artists lend their influence to help rally people of faith to participate in the 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast,” said Branzell. “We’re grateful they’ve chosen to align their hearts with us as we exalt the Lord and pray together as a nation.” The 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will air throughout the world via partners at GodTV, Daystar Television Network, Bott and Faith Radio networks and many more – as well as on websites and social media platforms. For station and social media information, visit https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/2022broadcast .
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As Christians, we should try to live each and every day with a disposition of thanks for the sacrifices Jesus Christ made for us.
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LOS ANGELES, August 23, 2022 – Kel Mitchell, a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, and youth pastor from Chicago, Illinois, has joined Pray.com , the #1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content. Pray.com’s Bedtime Bible Stories series now features Mitchell reading one of the most popular stories of the Bible, the Sermon on the Mount. The Bedtime Bible Stories by Pray.com educate listeners on the biblical collections, ethical sayings, and religious teachings attributed to Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels. "Partnering with Kel is an absolute pleasure. His knowledge of the Bible brought incredible inspiration to the project and has really produced an amazing Bedtime Bible Story,” said Max Bard, VP of Content at Pray.com. “Kel has a phenomenal voice for bedtime stories. I remember even while we were recording in the studio, our audio engineer had mentioned it was one of the most relaxed recording sessions on which he had ever worked." Mitchell is well-known for his big break on Nickelodeon’s award-winning show, “All That,” Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action series, which he also executive produced. It paved the way for several successful spin-offs, including “Kenan & Kel” and the feature-length film “Good Burger,” which cemented Mitchell's impact on pop culture. In 2019, Mitchell became the Youth Pastor of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California, after his pastor, Rev. Garry D. Zeigler, saw God's calling on his life to reach and teach the youth. The ministry is dedicated to the Lord and to teaching youth about the uncompromising Word of God through Bible lessons, activities, and the arts. The ministry is organized into two groups according to age: Kingdom Kidz for children ages 2 to 11, and J.E.T (Jesus Empowering Teens) for those 12 to 19 years old. Today, when Mitchell is not acting, writing or directing, he speaks weekly to youth across the country, encouraging them to love God and follow their dreams. Mitchell also has been faithfully involved in Helps Ministry for over 10 years at his church. Additionally, he serves as the spokesperson for the National College Resources Foundation's Black College Expo, which provides numerous scholarships for students throughout the year. Mitchell recently released a 90-day devotional entitled, “ Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level up your Faith ,” which debuted in the Top 25 Books in Christian Youth Ministry. “Prayer and time with God are so important to do every day,” said Mitchell. “Finding time to unwind, destress and just relax in the word of God is such a blessing! This is why I am so excited about partnering with Pray.com. Prayer is a priority.” Mitchell’s reading will help dispel listeners’ anxiety and encourage them to release their burdens to God. Pray.com hopes its Bedtime Bible Stories improve members’ mental health, help them learn how to live a life pleasing to God, and aid with better sleep through this audio reading of God’s Word. In addition to Bedtime Bible Stories, Pray.com includes podcasts from leading Christian pastors and speakers, meditative and reflective prayers, and Bible-based resources to aid listeners wherever they may be in their spiritual growth journeys. Find “Sermon on the Mount by Kel Mitchell” and other prayer and faith-based audio content at www.pray.com/discover . To view the behind-the-scenes of Mitchell’s “Sermon on the Mount” audio, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzy6vFCeSuo .
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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 – As citizens from around the country gather on the National Day of Prayer for the 2022 National Broadcast, Pray.com and the National Day of Prayer Task Force are proud to announce the media outlets who will make the event easily accessible to participants worldwide. The 2022 National Day of Prayer broadcast will follow thousands of prayer gatherings being carried out in all 50 states and several U.S. territories for the National Day of Prayer on May 5. Hosted from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the national broadcast will feature dozens of faith leaders from around the country who will usher the nation into a time of worship and prayer at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. The event is positioned to reach more than 300 million homes throughout the world via livestreaming on Pray.com and through Christian television and radio partners who have chosen to be involved. The event will also be shared live on several media partners’ websites and social media platforms including Pray.com ’s and the National Day of Prayer Task Force’s Facebook accounts. In addition, a special link will be shared in the YouTube stream that will allow viewers the opportunity to receive a Proof-of-Attendance token (POAP) as a virtual souvenir of the event as part of Pray.com ’s new web3 initiative. “When we pray as a unified group, with one heart and one voice, we glorify the Lord in a way that is unparalleled to any other form of worship,” said Pray.com founder Matthew Potter. “It is only through the generous partnerships of these dedicated broadcast partners that millions of households can come together for this night of unified prayer.” With a theme of "Exalt the Lord Who Has Established Us," based on the verses in Colossians 2:6-7, the 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will bring people together from all backgrounds to lift their hearts and voices to heaven, praise God for his many blessings, and pray for a revival to take place among His children. The television and radio outlets who will carry the 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast include: Daystar Television Network GodTV CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) CTN (Christian Television Network) NRB-TV (National Religious Broadcasters’ TV Network) Revelation TV Bott Radio Network Faith Radio Network Salem Radio Network Mars Hill Network American Family Radio K-Love (EMF) Radio Network “As we pray together, our hearts are more deeply knit with God’s heart and with each other,” shared Kathy Branzell, president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. “We’re given a glimpse of the unity we’ll enjoy in heaven. The media outlets that help to facilitate this nationwide spiritual gathering are making a tremendous impact to the Kingdom of God. We are grateful for their support in making this year's broadcast possible!” The 2022 National Day of Prayer Broadcast will feature an engaging lineup of speakers and musicians who will be involved in leading worship and prayer. Participants include Pastors Samuel Rodriguez, Allen Jackson, Ronnie Floyd, Miles McPherson and Mark Batterson, and ministry leaders such as Anne Graham Lotz, Joni Eareckson Tada and Tim Barton, along with National Day of Prayer Task Force President Kathy Branzell. Grammy Award-winning artists Chris Tomlin, Lecrae and Matthew West will participate in the time of prayer, also. For more information about the 2022 National Broadcast, including station and social media information, visit https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/2022broadcast . Viewers should check their local listings to confirm the time at which their preferred outlet will broadcast the event.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 24, 2022 – Pray.com and the National Day of Prayer Task Force are excited to announce a full partnership to broadcast the 2022 National Day of Prayer event live from the Museum of the Bible on Thursday evening, May 5. Now in its third year hosting a National Day of Prayer event, Pray.com previously hosted events concurrent with the National Day of Prayer Task Force. By combining efforts, the group that has been mobilizing prayer on the National Day of Prayer since the 1980s and the world’s No. 1 Christian app for daily prayer hope to mobilize an unprecedented number of participants for this historic observance around the 2022 theme to “Exalt the Lord Who Has Established Us,” taken from Colossians 2:6-7. “Our team at Pray.com is honored to officially partner with the National Day of Prayer Task Force this year, to help rally people of faith from every state in our nation to pause and praise the Lord for our many blessings,” said Pray.com co-founder Matthew Potter. “This annual celebration of year-round prayer brings together citizens from all backgrounds into the throne room of Heaven as we renew our reliance on our Almighty God, and as we lift up our hearts to heaven, praying biblically -- not politically -- and asking the blessings of God to rest on every leader in every area of influence in our country.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in the U.S. since 1952 when Congress created a joint resolution, signed into law by President Harry Truman, stating that the President would dedicate one day every year for a National Day of Prayer. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating the first Thursday in May as the annual observance. Every president since President Bill Clinton has on that day issued a proclamation encouraging the people of the nation to gather together in prayer. To date, Pray.com and the National Day of Prayer Task Force have encouraged millions of people to join in prayer for our nation. Pray.com has over 1 million paying subscribers, while National Day of Prayer has more than 700,000 followers through email and social media, with an annual broadcast reach of more than 200 million households throughout the world. Speakers and musicians who will be involved in this year’s event, leading in worship and prayer, include Pray.com ambassador and recording artist Lecrae, Pastors Jack Graham and Greg Laurie, ministry leaders such as Franklin Graham and Priscilla Shirer, and National Day of Prayer Task Force President, Kathy Branzell. Local prayer gatherings will be held in all 50 states and several U.S. territories, with the annual national broadcast airing on television and radio, and streamed through social media at 8 p.m. ET. For station and social media information, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org. “Our praise of His unchanging attributes and remembrance of His blessings has helped Americans remain steadfast in faith even through the most challenging of times,” Branzell said. “Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we do not waver today in this practice of praise and expressions of faith, love, and thanks as we unite in prayer across America on this National Day of Prayer.”
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Those who make prayer a regular part of their religious practice regularly give thanks to the Lord for their lives, prosperity, and continuing good health.
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Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of every November. It is a day to give thanks for the blessings they've received over the past year. It is a holiday rich in symbolism.
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Scripture Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
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Scripture “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Devotional Each day is a new beginning and another opportunity to see things from God's perspective.
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A state of happiness is something that we all seek, and it can prove elusive in our busy, stressful modern lives. Happiness means different things to different people.
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Honor your pastors Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and…
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