Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
The Maker of the Day
We do not control what a day should look like. No matter how much time we spend planning for a perfect day, our plans are simply expressions of hope—and that’s okay. Planning is good.
But here’s the truth: you go through the day differently when you know who made it. Because every day, good or difficult, has a Maker—the Lord Himself.
Psalm 118:24 (ESV): This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Rejoicing, Regardless
Notice that the scripture does not tell us what kind of day it will be. It doesn’t say, “This is the happy day,” or “This is the successful day.” It simply says, “This is the day the LORD has made.”
That means we rejoice not because of the day’s events, but because of the One who made it.
It’s easy to rejoice when you wake up energized, when good news comes your way, or when things go according to plan.
But what about when you receive painful news—when a loved one passes away, when you face retrenchment, or when you see a failed exam result staring back at you?
Can we still say, “Let us rejoice and be glad in it”?
That’s where true gratitude is born—not from comfort, but from trust.
When you choose to give thanks in the middle of life’s hardest moments, your faith grows deeper roots.
You begin to thank God not only for things, but through things.
You’re no longer thanking Him just for the sunshine but also in the storm—because you know that even in confusion and pain, the Maker of the day is still good.
It’s in those moments—when gratitude feels hardest—that faith becomes strongest.
Takeaway
I recently read about a book called “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. The author challenges herself to list one thousand things she’s thankful for—a beautiful exercise in noticing God’s goodness everywhere.
So here’s a challenge for us this month:
We’ve already been thanking God daily in our hearts, but now, let’s start writing it down.
Beginning today, note every blessing—big or small—and see how many thanksgivings you’ll count by the end of November.
You may be surprised to see just how much God has done. ✨
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Ameni!
Gospel Sir, when gratitude feels hardest— that faith becomes the strongest 🙌🙌🙌