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Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm 41-22 18 135 92 93 95 The Need For Gratitude Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society X Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ©2022 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, PO. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com spirit dries up the bones.” word or in deed, do every- Because we live in a sin-bro- thing in the name of the Lord ken world, it seems easier to Jesus, giving thanks to God Seventh-Day Adventis step into the trap of thinking the Father through Him.” Assembly of God First Baptist Church Canute “if only I had...or “if only I God designed humankind 580-471-3688 Seventh-Day Adventist and knows best what destroys Pastor Martin Brown 11375 N. 1990 Rd., Elk City didn’t have to deal with __ Assembly of God 580-472-3472 T'dbe happy.” But this mind- or makes us successful: 115 W. 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While we may be aware stead, their thinking became 580-243-0066 First Church of The Nazarene that we feel better emotional- give thanks to Him...because Jeff McDowell 816 W. 6th St., Elk City nonsense, and their senseless Great Plains Baptist Assn. 580-225-2026 ly when expressing gratitude, the Lord is good, and His minds were darkened...” 1902 Watts St., Sayre we may not really think about love is eternal; His faithful- 580-928-2585, Christian Church Robert Barkely, Pastor Colossians 3:13-L “The 1S. Walnut, Erick Pentecostal how far-reaching the benefits ness endures through all gen- Lord has forgiven you, now 580-526-3284 are. erations.” you also must forgive. Over Bible Baptist Church Grace Temple Gratitude reduces stress! It’s A daily list is a great tool all, put on love...and let the 1018 W. B Avenue, Elk City 601 W. 20th St, Elk City no secret that stress can nega- for cultivating a grateful at- 580-225-5344 First Christian Church (Diciples of Christ) Lindell & Nequita Brown, Pastors peace of the Messiah...con- tively impact physical health, titude and keeping the focus trol your hearts. Be thank- Central Missionary Baptist 1500 N. Randall, Elk City Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La but research shows that an on blessings rather than on ful!” 1205 W. B Avenue, Elk City 580-225-7801 “attitude of gratitude” can Pena real or perceived lack. Add- 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18: 580-225-0212 First Christian 600 W. Main, Elk City be a successful antidote to ing to the list first thing in “See to it that no one repays 1601 N. 4th St., Sayre Pastor, Jose Reyes unavoidable external stress. the moming sets a positive evil for evil...always pursue Eastside Baptist 580-928-3639 580-799-2964 Grateful people who perceive 421 N. Booth Avenue, Elk City and cheerful tone for the day. what is good for all. Rejoice 580-225-0742 Church of Christ Presbyterian gratitude as a lifestyle rath- (Philippians 4:5-7): “Don’t always! Pray constantly. Give Chris Carlisle, Min. First Presbyterian er than a temporary state of worry about anything, but in thanks in everything, for this Church of Christ 216 N. Adams Ave., Elk City 217 N. Washington Ave., Elk City mind have an advantage over everything...through prayer is God’s will for you in Christ Fairview Baptist 580-225-0718 580-225-3130 ungrateful, habitual com- with thanksgiving, make Jesus.” 312 S. Lusk Avenue, Elk City Gantt Carter, Min. plainers. your requests known to God, Infinite Grace Ministries 580-225-0203 Non-Denominational Grateful people take better and God’s peace...will guard offers Biblical instruction First Baptist Church of Christ your minds in Christ Jesus.” for spiritual and emotional Erick ‘The Way Church care of themselves. An at- 1600 W. Country Club Blvd, Elk City 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Elk City titude of thankfulness has Martha Washington said, growth through the devel- 580-225-7951. 580-526-3397 been linked to better hor- “T'm determined to be cheer- opment of gratitude. This Elk City Community ful and happy, in whatever brings healing to individuals First Baptist Church of Christ Elk City mone balance, immune func- and families torn by the ad- 400 S. Sheb Wooley, Brick Meets at Pioneer & Bell 120 S. Randall Ave., Elk City tion, and decreased rates of situation. I've learned from 580-225-5295 580-225-1184 experience that most of our dictions and relational death 580-526-3375 disease. (Proverbs 12:25; happiness or misery depends caused by a self-focused life Jason Klechner, Min. Northeast Church of Christ Gateway 17:22): “Anxiety in a man’s upon our dispositions, not our in a sin-broken world. 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