The Sounds of Thanksgiving Part 5

By Joni Eareckson Tada|Published On: November 25, 2025|Categories: Daily Devotional|

An abstract painting featuring broad brushstrokes of yellow, orange, and red, suggesting autumn leaves against a darker background of green and purple. The colors are brightest at the bottom, creating a sense of warmth and light.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12

Joni and Shauna reference several Bible verses in their

Thanksgiving Radio Special. They’re listed for you here:

Lamentations 3:21

Psalm 105:5

Leviticus 23

1 Thessalonians 5:18

John 3:16

Ephesians 1:3

Zephaniah 3:17

Psalm 103

Psalm 84

Psalm 100

Everything–everything–occurs within God’s sovereignty. Ask Jesus to help you give thanks for everything today. As you read each of these Scripture passages, which one touches your heart most deeply? Is there one that God is prompting you to share with a friend this Thanksgiving? Who might the Lord want you to reach out to with His hope-filled Gospel message? Will you follow through on the Lord’s prompting? Download Joni’s Thanksgiving Devotional below, and list the Scripture that God has put on your heart to share.