The Doorway of Gratitude

Reading: Psalm 100:4; Hebrews 13:15

Devotional: Thanksgiving is not passive—it's your intentional entry point into God's presence. Just as the ancient worshipers didn't wait until they reached the inner courts to express gratitude, you shouldn't wait for perfect circumstances to thank God. Thanksgiving is the key that unlocks the gate.

Today, before you pray about your needs, pause and thank God for His faithfulness. Don't enter His presence with complaints; come with gratitude already on your lips. The sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips giving thanks—is your daily offering. Make thanksgiving your first response, not your last resort. When gratitude becomes your doorway, you'll discover that God's presence becomes your dwelling place.