Day 362 Every Day is a Gift | Psalm 118:24

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If joy felt out of reach this week, consider a different starting point: today itself is a gift. We lean into Psalm 118:24—“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”—and unpack why that line can reset your mindset in minutes. Lauren guides a gentle, practical reflection that turns gratitude from a vague feeling into a daily practice. Through personal encouragement and scripture, we map a simple path to noticing the blessings you might be stepping over, from answered prayers to quiet comforts that arrived right on time.

We explore what it means to receive each morning as intentional and how that shifts the way you show up at work, with family, and in your community. Gratitude here isn’t about pretending everything is fine; it’s about telling the truth that God is present in both joy and challenge. You’ll hear how setbacks can deepen faith, why naming specific gifts matters, and how rejoicing opens the door to purposeful living—knowing God, loving others, and making choices that align with what lasts.

You’ll also get a concrete action step: take 15 minutes to list the gifts God has given you this year. This quick practice helps you move past cliché and capture real moments of grace you can return to when doubt or stress rises. We close with a short prayer you can borrow to anchor your day in gratitude and hope, plus a warm reminder that your story is still being written. If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs a lift, subscribe for more daily wisdom, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Episode Transcript

SPEAKER_01 (00:34):
Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source
for spiritual refreshment andguidance.
I'm Rick.
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And now, weekends with Lauren.

SPEAKER_00 (00:58):
Today is day 362.
Every day is a gift.
We'll be in Psalm chapter 118,verse 24 from the New Living
Translation.
Hey there, it's Sunday, andwe're closing out this month's
focus on gifts by rememberingthat each day is a gift from
God.
This is the day the Lord hasmade.
We will rejoice and be glad init.

(01:21):
Every single day you wake up isa gift.
It's another opportunity to knowGod, love others, and live with
purpose.
As you look back on this monthand this year, thank God for the
countless gifts He's given you,the seen and unseen blessings,
the answered prayers, and eventhe challenges that grew your
faith.

(01:42):
Now, I want you to do one thing.
Take 15 minutes today to listout the gifts God has given you
this year.
End the year by celebrating hisgoodness.
And let's pray together.
Lord, thank you for the gift oflife and the many blessings you
have poured into my days.
Help me to treasure every momentand to live with joy and
gratitude.

(02:02):
Amen.
Now remember, Rick has yourdaily dose of wisdom all week
long starting tomorrow, and Iwill see you next Saturday.
Well, that's all for today.
But remember, I'm here everyweekend, and you should be too.

(02:23):
The executive producer forWisdom for the Day, Weekends
with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.
Special intro and outro music byWeston McCurry.
You can message me or Rick atrenewedmindsets.com/slash
contact.
I'm so glad we had this timetogether.
And don't forget, he's notfinished writing your story.

(02:48):
Come back next time and we'llkeep walking it out together
here on weekends with Lauren.
I love you all so much.
Bye.