Gratitude Episodes

The encouraging truth of Scripture is when we are conforming to the will of God in: Saved Spirit-filled Sanctified Suffering Submissive Saying thanks We are free to do what our hearts desire!!! The most encouraging truth of Scripture is that as we mature in the will of God: Saved Spirit-filled Sanctified Suffering Submissive Saying thanks Our will, will be increasingly His will, and our heart’s desire will reflect the heart of Almighty God in His love, justice, and the joy of our ...

A reoccurring theme of this here podcast is Thanksgiving. No matter what our circumstance, rejoicing in victory, or exulting in our tribulations, we remember the words of our blessed Redeemer: Luke 10:20 “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Therefore we never lack an eternal, humbling reason to be thankful and express our gratitude to the Holy God of the universe. Hear a prayer bathed in meekness and ...

It is a fearful privilege to be a bond-servant to the Holy God of the universe. Philippians 2:12-13 "So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." The child of God cannot regard one another as more important than ourselves or not look out for your own personal interests, but also for the inter...

Yes, you are reading correctly. God’s will is for His people to suffer. As in the life of the Apostle Paul, suffering, i.e., his thorn in the flesh, moved Paul to not exalt himself, enabled him to humbly serve others, and rely on the power of All Mighty God rather than his own power. In this episode, we take care of a little bit of business, describe the necessity of suffering, our sanctification, and our path to humility, which enables us to submit as we ought and say thanks as we ought. Ass...

This is a review of sorts, and also, if you are new to the podcast and are not sure why we pray as Christians or if God even wants us to pray, today we will, in a meditative way, one of the answers to both those objections. Psalm 65:2 O Thou who dost hear prayer, To Thee all men come. If God did not hear prayer, why would all men come to Him? With the roadblock of wonder at God’s desire to hear from us gone, we are encouraged, move to understand we are blessed drawing close to Him; the bless...

So critical is the role of the Holy Spirit that Jesus said: "But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, 'Where are You going?' 6 "But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. John 16:5-7 Then… 13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for ...

Salvation is the paramount will of God. The message of the Church, given to us by our Savior, is the Good News's proclamation that there is a way to God. There is reconciliation between God and man. Two Biblical truths that must drive us to our knees for friends' loved ones, acquaintances, strangers, and enemies is their need for salvation. Barring the saving knowledge of Jesus, who is the Christ, all else, as the preacher says, is vanity. Jesus was never ambiguous on this truth: "Jesus *sai...

We emphasized the last episode on God's will, in regards to the spread of the gospel, but there are times critical times when we seem to flounder for His will, what it may be. Our devotional today centers on the truth that God's will is crystal clear in every significant aspect of our lives. No doubt about that. I steal… umm… borrow liberally from a study by John MacArthur from a few years ago focusing on the will of God. That series has been, for me, a transitional lesson from God's word. Th...

Repentance begins with sorrow. It is not a sorrow that leads us to punish ourselves that is counterproductive, and we have no right to scourge ourselves in payment for our sins. They have already been paid for by Christ's blood. There is a feeling of Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death. In today's episode, we are going to s...

Often we feel like we are losing our battle against sin, so we say with Paul: Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 Oddly enough, the reason for gratitude comes in verse 25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! So then, on the one hand, I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. How can that be an answer to Paul’s, and our, cry? Simply put, because There is, therefore, now no c...

From time to time, through circumstances, trials mostly, but sometimes fighting my own unworthy thoughts, I find it very hard to give thanks. I have developed two fallback positions, I call them, in which I am always able to Give thanks. I am continually thankful that He is my Creator: The encouragement of Isaiah 40:28 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. 2...

"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 2 Thessalonians 5:18 Instead of fearing circumstances which are unexpected, but rather give thanks because God is in control. I will not gossip about those I know or only hear about but rather give thanks they are in my life for a divine purpose. I will not focus on those who I disagree with, but rather give thanks, for God will give me the words the right words, which may be used as seeds to eternal life. I will n...

A quick reminder of our call and a couple of reasons for our gratitude. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations. Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries twitter @PreacherRange All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NAS...

God’s word is most precious to our souls. From God’s mercies to our contentment in affliction, He has dealt well with all who love and serve Him. Psalm 119:66-67: Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Thy word. Psalm Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Thy commandments.

God works through our enemies, our weaknesses, and our yearning for Him to give us abundant life. Psalm 30: 4-5 Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, And give thanks to His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.

The place of the word of God? As Moses called to the emerging Nation of Israel, it is not an idle word for us. It is indeed our life. A prayer for the centrality of the word of God in our lives. Everything we need for life and godliness.

It took me a solid year before I was able to utter my first prayer. It took many, many years before I was comfortable in praying publically. Prayer is among the most intimate activities I engage in on a day by day basis. Letting anyone else in on my conversations with Jesus was very intimidating. Yet I have learned to listen to others pray, the blessing of one letting another hear their familiar talk with the Holy God of the universe. In an effort, not to go dark for the next two weeks and mo...

The various and sundry ways, I love that phrase of thanksgiving and praise is amazing, Yahweh Nissi God our banner, The thought of God with His banner over us, In battle In celebration, In our worship His banner going before us in our very living is truly worthy of praise, adoration and great thanksgiving, For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

David guides us into the depth of praise for the wonders of God. I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart. His soul was bursting in his contemplation of God almighty, he is focusing his heart on Yahweh, the only true God. 1 I Will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Thy wonders. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

We are turning one year old in October, and we have some nice plans including a free gift and thirty days of encouraging mini-episodes. Thank you, everyone, who has helped make our one year of podcasting, a year of growth enjoyable and fruitful!! Special thanks to Richard Durrington of Richard Durrington VoiceOver. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

Gratitude would be very difficult for me if I was covered with seaweed, and all manner of digestive juices. (Don't even mention the digested material.) All without a shower! Our brother Jonah, has a thing or two to teach us about that. What else might we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible? This episode of the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast aims to cast light on Biblical thankfulness, even when covered with seaweed. You will also learn the main vocation of a Tickle Monster.

A personal encounter with my own hard heart, and how I learned gratitude to God.