Send us a text A nation can feast and still miss the feast’s heart. We open the door to a deeper Thanksgiving—one rooted in remembrance, forged in hardship, and sustained by a God who has been faithful in every generation. From Plymouth’s fields to a divided Civil War, gratitude wasn’t about plenty; it was a public act of praise in the middle of pain. That same posture still transforms homes today. We explore how hurried routines and vague “thankful” posts have stripped the holiday of its spiritual center, and we make a case for bringing the Giver back to the table. Drawing from Scripture—“Be thankful in all circumstances”—we frame gratitude as both a command and spiritual warfare. Bitterness starves in a thankful heart. Comparison loses oxygen when we name real blessings. Entitlement breaks when we remember who provides breath, bread, and belonging. You’ll hear a tender story of quiet mercies—a father who wakes early, sees the ordinary glow again, and leads his family in a simple, steady prayer. Nothing flashy. Just faithful love, seen at last. By the end, you’ll have clear, practical ways to lead your home: speak Jesus’ name over the table, remember answered prayers, count open doors you didn’t earn, and thank God for the protections you never saw. Gratitude warms cold love and sets a people apart in noisy, uncertain times. If He was faithful then, He’ll be faithful now—and a grateful church can spark renewal that no trend can match. If this message stirred you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Tell someone, please, text them a link. Visit renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and resources, and check out our merch at renewedmindsets.store. Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick
