Feeling Worn Down by Stress? Try This Simple Gratitude Practice

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares three daily gratitude swaps from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 –18with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 –18 (NLT)

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances…”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – feeling tired of grumbling?

00:25 Scripture – 1 Thessalonians 5:16 –18

00:40 Reflection – three swaps for joy and gratitude

04:33 Prayer – ask God to turn sighs into prayers

05:04 Thought Starter – which swap do you need most?

Thought Starter:

Which of these three swaps do you need today—sigh to prayer, have to to get to, or problems to gifts?

Next steps

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• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.

About this channel

Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled teaching for everyday life at home, school, college, work, and community. Simple next steps. Warm encouragement. Space to grow in faith.

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