Living with a Thankful Heart in Christ Through Life’s Interruptions
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Colossians 3:16-17
[16] Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. [17] And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
Thankful.
Today I slept in. I remember a point in my life where sleep was nothing but frustrating. I was so tired, but when it came time for sleep, it was never restful and only lasted about two hours. This was the beginning of my sickness that almost killed me. After years of this, I began to forget what sleep and being rested felt like. It put my mind in a very dark place—one where any kind of end sounded like relief, even if that meant meeting my Savior face to face.
By the grace of God, that is behind me. Today, I slept in. I remember turning off my alarm, then waking up again after falling back asleep. Thank you, Father. What an incredible blessing.
This morning had a few unusual things that delayed my normal routine. Being up later, my wife and son were already awake, and there were a lot of distractions. It started to bother me that I couldn’t focus. But in that moment, the Lord gave me clarity, and I could see what an amazing blessing I was actually experiencing.
My beautiful wife and my amazing son were with me while I was praying and writing this. When I was irritated, I couldn’t see it. I wasn’t hearing clearly. But when I shifted into living with a thankful heart in Christ, everything changed. Now I’m grateful for the opportunity to show my son what devotion actually looks like. And the Lord made it clear—this is the moment to write from.
It’s so easy to lose focus on what matters when your routine gets interrupted. But when you step back and really see what’s happening, those interruptions often carry the exact opportunity God wants you to walk in.
The situation is never the same—but the opportunities are always there.
We have a responsibility to stay alert, to look for ways to encourage, to bless, and to lead.
What better way to inspire someone to spend time with God than by showing them what it looks like to respond with patience, gratitude, and peace?
That’s what living with a thankful heart in Christ does—it changes your reaction. It softens your response. It turns frustration into purpose.
Through your love and tenderness, you lead. It shows there is substance behind your walk with the Lord.
We will be interrupted. People will change your plans. But your reaction is what makes the difference. That’s where living with a thankful heart in Christ becomes real—not in perfect moments, but in the unexpected ones.
Thank you, Father, for one more day. Amen.
Romans 8:5-6
[5] Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. [6] So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
