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How to Prepare a Thankful Heart Before the Turkey Hits the Table

Most of us don’t realize how quickly small irritations grow into daily frustrations—until something shifts our perspective.
Nov 25, 2025
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Father, Forgive me for the times I’ve focused on what I lack instead of the abundance You’ve placed in my life. Open my eyes to the blessings I take for granted each day. Give me a heart like Gabriella’s family—one marked by gratitude, joy, and a recognition of Your provision even in hard circumstances. Prepare my heart for tomorrow’s celebration and fill me with thankfulness that honors You. Transform my complaints into worship and my frustrations into praise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Originally published November 25, 2025.

Tracie MilesTracie Miles is a popular Author Coach who equips and inspires aspiring writers to pursue their publishing dreams and is also a Christian Literary Agent at Tracie Miles Literary. She is the Author of eight best-selling books, including God’s Got You, Living Unbroken, Living Unbroken: A Divorce Recovery Workbook, Love Life Again, Unsinkable Faith, and Stress Less Living. She is a member of the devotions team for the Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragement for Today daily devotions, as well as Christianity.com devotions contributor team. Tracie has three grown children, plus a daughter and son-in-law, all of whom live in Charlotte, North Carolina, and enjoys spending time with friends, family and loving on her little grandbabies.  You can find out more about Tracie on her website at www.traciemiles.com as well as connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.

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