Seven-Day Devotional: Living a Life of Thanksgiving — Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure

“What do you have that you did not receive?” — 1 Corinthians 4:7

Thanksgiving is not a season—it’s a posture of the soul.
Gratitude is not an emotion—it’s a way of stewardship.
Stewardship is not an obligation—it’s worship in motion.

Day 1 - The Heart of Thanksgiving: Gratitude as Worship

Old Testament: Psalm 100:4
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Gospel: Luke 17:15–19

Gratitude begins where entitlement ends. It is the voice of the redeemed saying, “I know who brought me here.” Thanksgiving is not polite manners—it’s prophetic witness.

Gratitude slows the soul and centers it in grace. Grateful people see God even in the small things.

Speak three specific thank-yours to God today—out loud.

Day 2 — The Stewardship of Time: Redeeming the Moments

Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Epistle: Ephesians 5:15–16
Gospel: John 9:4

Time is sacred currency… you can only spend it. Redeeming time means aligning your daily living with eternal purpose.

Steward your minutes as miracles.

Reclaim one wasted hour this week and dedicate it to prayer, reflection, or service.

Day 3 — The Stewardship of Talent: Our Gifts as Gratitude

Old Testament: Exodus 35:10
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:10
Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30

Every gift is God’s grace wrapped in your humanity. Gifts are meant to be given, not buried.

Talents aren’t for status; they’re for service.

Identify one ability you’ve been holding back and use it to bless someone this week.

Day 4 — Gratitude That Builds Community

Old Testament: Nehemiah 4:6
Epistle: Romans 12:6–8
Gospel: Mark 10:43–45

A thankful church is a powerful church. Gratitude is communal.

The Church shines brightest when we complete—not compete with—one another.

Serve alongside someone this week. Gratitude grows when we give together.

Day 5 — Stewardship of Treasure: God Over Our Possessions

Old Testament: Proverbs 3:9–10
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6–8
Gospel: Matthew 6:19–21

Money is a good servant but a cruel master. Stewardship of possessions remembers: It’s all His anyway.

Giving isn’t about what leaves your hand—it’s about what it does to your heart.

Give intentionally this week—as an act of thanksgiving, not obligation.

Day 6 — Generosity: Gratitude in Action

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 15:10
Epistle: Philippians 4:18–19
Gospel: Luke 21:1–4

True generosity starts with appreciation, not abundance.

Gratitude turns giving into grace.

Perform one secret act of generosity today—let no one know but God.

Day 7 — A Life of Thanksgiving: Time, Talent, and Treasure for His Glory

Old Testament: Psalm 24:1
Epistle: Colossians 3:17
Gospel: John 12:26

A thankful life is a surrendered life. Gratitude is the rhythm of the redeemed.

Stewardship is offering, not owning.

Recommit your time, talent, and treasure to God. Pray aloud:

“Lord, everything I am and everything I have belongs to You. Use it for Your glory, and let my life be a song of thanksgiving.”


After a lifetime in ministry, I can testify: gratitude is the mark of spiritual maturity. When you live as a steward—of time, talent, and treasure—you live as a liberated soul.

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, and the glory.”
 — 1 Chronicles 29:11

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