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October 19, 2026

Thanksgiving and Praises

Dickson Okorafor (Anambra, Nigeria)

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Today's Reading
Psalm 100:1-5

Thought for the Day

Gratitude opens the door to peace; praise leads to the presence of God.

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To practice gratitude each day

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Today's Reading
Psalm 100:1-5

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless his name. - Psalm 100:4 (NRSVUE)

One evening, while scrolling aimlessly through my Bible app, I stumbled upon Psalm 100:4 — “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!’’ I paused. Could gratitude be the key to finding peace during chaos?

I grabbed a notebook and listed three things I was thankful for that...

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Today's Prayer
Praiseworthy God, grant us a spirit of thanksgiving and praise so that we can rejoice in your goodness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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