Abounding in Thanksgiving: Your Roadmap to a Life of Contentment
Thankfulness Devotional
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7
I've noticed that the Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of thanksgiving, and in the times we’re living in, these reminders mean even more. It's not just what’s happening around us that can make it hard to stay thankful—sometimes, it’s our own hearts. Our own human desires can pull us away from gratitude, making it tough to stay focused on all we have in Christ.
There was a time in my life when I was consumed with things and doing. Always striving. Always moving. Nothing ever felt quick enough, good enough, or satisfying enough. Even in seasons where good things were happening, they barely registered before I was chasing the next thing. Contentment felt just out of reach.
Looking back, I realize I wasn’t rooted in Christ the way Colossians 2:7 calls us to be. My heart was tied up in performance, accomplishments, and outward measures of success. But real contentment—the kind that brings deep peace—only comes from being built up in Him, established in the faith, and learning to abound in thanksgiving.
God, in His kindness, slowed me down and opened my eyes. I began to see that living with gratitude isn't just a nice idea—it’s the foundation for a life of steady joy and peace. It's what keeps our hearts soft, our eyes open, and our faith anchored.
Abounding in thanksgiving isn’t reserved for the big, standout moments. It’s a way of life that touches everything. It teaches us to appreciate both the obvious blessings and the ones we would otherwise overlook. It reminds us that all we have—every provision, every relationship, every breath—is a gift from His hand.
Today, when I think about where God has brought me, I am filled with a deeper sense of gratitude. Not because everything is perfect, but because I know where my contentment is found. Living with a heart of thanksgiving keeps me rooted in the truth: God is faithful, He is good, and He is enough.
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Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the way You lovingly anchor my heart when I start to drift. Thank You for the gift of contentment that comes from knowing You and trusting You. Help me to live rooted and built up in You, always abounding in thanksgiving. Remind me each day to pause, reflect, and see Your hand in everything.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
