Practice gratitude!

“For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.” Psalm 44:3

Beloved, never forget that every victory, every open door, and every blessing is not by your strength, wisdom, or ability, but by the merciful hand of God. When the Israelites possessed the Promised Land, it was not their swords that secured it but the favour of God. Likewise, David declared, “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect” (Psalm 18:32). Gratitude is acknowledging that the unseen hand of God is the true source of your success. “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

If things are working, thank God for His invisible hand making a way. If things seem delayed or challenging, thank Him still, for that same hand will lift you up in due time. Paul and Silas, beaten and imprisoned, prayed and sang praises to God at midnight, and the prison doors were supernaturally opened (Acts 16:25-26). Jesus gave thanks before multiplying five loaves and two fish, and thousands were fed (John 6:11). Even in hopeless situations, like a tree cut down, “yet through the scent of water it will bud” (Job 14:7). A heart of gratitude invites divine intervention, shifts atmospheres, and unleashes breakthrough power (Psalm 100:4, Psalm 149:6). Today, choose gratitude, it is the key that attracts God’s mighty hand into your life and your circumstances.

Prophetic word: I prophesy over your life today, in the mighty name of Jesus, that the hand of God will be visibly strong upon you in this season. Where human efforts have failed, divine favour will speak for you (Psalm 44:3). The unseen hand that lifted Joseph from the prison to the palace (Genesis 41:41-43) will lift you from obscurity to prominence. As you choose gratitude, the heavens will open over you, chains will break, and doors long shut will swing wide before you (Acts 16:25-26). The Lord says, “My hand is not shortened, that it cannot save” (Isaiah 59:1), and today that mighty hand is stretched out to rescue, restore, and establish you. Every battle you face shall end in victory, not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord (Zechariah 4:6).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unfailing love and unseen hand that has preserved me till this day. Lord, I acknowledge that every good thing in my life comes from You (James 1:17), and without You, I can do nothing (John 15:5). Today, I offer You my heartfelt gratitude for past victories, present blessings, and future breakthroughs. I pray that as I lift up thanksgiving and praise, Your mighty hand will fight my battles, open new doors, and overturn every plan of the enemy against my life. Lord, just as You parted the Red Sea for Israel (Exodus 14:21), make a way for me where there seems to be no way. I decree that every prison gate holding me bound is shaken open by the power of praise. Thank You, Father, for Your divine favour that goes ahead of me and settles my destiny in Jesus’ name. Amen.