November 10th, 2026
by George Dupree
by George Dupree
5-Day Bible Reading Plan and Devotional Guide
Rewiring the Heart: A Journey Toward Gratitude and God's Goodness
Day 1: The God Who Is Always Good
Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 103:1-5
Devotional: It is easy to believe in God's goodness when life is going smoothly. The real test comes when circumstances are difficult, uncertain, or painful. The Scriptures remind us that God's goodness is not conditional on our comfort. His love endures forever -- not just on our best days, but on our hardest ones. As the sermon reminds us, even when things are not good, God is still good. Begin today by deliberately naming one thing God has done for you. Let that single act of remembrance become the foundation of a grateful heart that trusts in His unchanging character.
Reflection: Where in your life are you struggling to see God's goodness right now? Ask Him to open your eyes.
Practical Application: Write down one specific way God has shown His goodness to you this week. Keep it somewhere visible throughout the day.
Day 2: The Renewed Mind
Reading: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Devotional: The apostle Paul described something remarkable long before modern science could confirm it. The mind can be changed. It can be retrained, redirected, and renewed. Paul's instruction in Romans 12:2 calls believers not to be shaped by the patterns of this world but to be transformed through the renewing of the mind. This is not passive. It requires intentional effort, daily discipline, and a willingness to take every thought captive. Negative thoughts will knock on the door of your mind, but you hold the authority over who enters and who stays. Feed the thoughts that lead you closer to God.
Reflection: What patterns of thinking have you allowed to shape your perspective more than God's Word?
Practical Application: When a negative or discouraging thought arises today, pause and consciously replace it with a truth from Scripture or a remembered blessing from God.
Day 3: The Discipline of Daily Gratitude
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 92:1-2
Devotional: Gratitude is not a feeling to be waited upon -- it is a discipline to be practiced. Psalm 92 describes a rhythm of morning and evening thanksgiving, a daily pattern of remembering God's love at sunrise and His faithfulness at sunset. This kind of intentional gratitude does not ignore difficulty. It acknowledges the problem while declaring the greatness of the Problem Solver. As the sermon teaches, in everything give thanks -- not necessarily for everything, but in everything. Start small. Thank God in the morning for one thing He has done. Close your day recounting one way He remained faithful.
Reflection: Is your gratitude more reactive than intentional? What would a daily rhythm of thanksgiving look like in your life?
Practical Application: Set a morning and evening alarm this week labeled simply "Thank God." Use those moments to speak gratitude aloud, even in one sentence.
Day 4: The Fragrance of Christ
Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-15; Colossians 3:15-17
Devotional: The people around you are affected by what you carry. According to 2 Corinthians 2:14-15, believers diffuse the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ in every place they go. That fragrance is not perfume -- it is the aroma of a life shaped by gratitude, love, and faith. A complaining spirit pushes people away. A grateful spirit draws them toward something they cannot fully explain but deeply desire. When thanksgiving becomes your lifestyle rather than your occasional response, you become a living witness to the goodness of God. The question worth sitting with today is simple: what fragrance are you leaving behind?
Reflection: How do the people closest to you experience your presence? Do they sense gratitude or grievance?
Practical Application: Choose one relationship today -- a family member, coworker, or friend -- and express genuine, specific gratitude to them for something they have done or who they are.
Day 5: Sowing Gratitude, Reaping Transformation
Reading: Psalm 34:1-3; Galatians 6:7-9
Devotional: The law of reciprocity runs throughout Scripture. What you sow, you will reap. This principle applies not only to actions but to thoughts, words, and habits. When you consistently sow gratitude, you reap a transformed perspective. When you sow praise, you reap an awareness of God's presence. Psalm 34 declares the intention to bless the Lord at all times, with praise continually in the mouth. This is not a one-time decision but a lifelong posture. Every day you choose gratitude over complaint, faith over fear, and thanksgiving over bitterness, you are pressing a new pathway through the field -- one that becomes easier to walk with every step.
Reflection: What habits are you currently sowing? Are they producing the kind of spiritual fruit you desire in your life?
Practical Application: For the next seven days, begin each morning by thanking God for one thing He has done, one thing you appreciate about who He is, and one thing you are trusting Him to do. Let this become the foundation of a grateful life.
Rewiring the Heart: A Journey Toward Gratitude and God's Goodness
Day 1: The God Who Is Always Good
Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 103:1-5
Devotional: It is easy to believe in God's goodness when life is going smoothly. The real test comes when circumstances are difficult, uncertain, or painful. The Scriptures remind us that God's goodness is not conditional on our comfort. His love endures forever -- not just on our best days, but on our hardest ones. As the sermon reminds us, even when things are not good, God is still good. Begin today by deliberately naming one thing God has done for you. Let that single act of remembrance become the foundation of a grateful heart that trusts in His unchanging character.
Reflection: Where in your life are you struggling to see God's goodness right now? Ask Him to open your eyes.
Practical Application: Write down one specific way God has shown His goodness to you this week. Keep it somewhere visible throughout the day.
Day 2: The Renewed Mind
Reading: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Devotional: The apostle Paul described something remarkable long before modern science could confirm it. The mind can be changed. It can be retrained, redirected, and renewed. Paul's instruction in Romans 12:2 calls believers not to be shaped by the patterns of this world but to be transformed through the renewing of the mind. This is not passive. It requires intentional effort, daily discipline, and a willingness to take every thought captive. Negative thoughts will knock on the door of your mind, but you hold the authority over who enters and who stays. Feed the thoughts that lead you closer to God.
Reflection: What patterns of thinking have you allowed to shape your perspective more than God's Word?
Practical Application: When a negative or discouraging thought arises today, pause and consciously replace it with a truth from Scripture or a remembered blessing from God.
Day 3: The Discipline of Daily Gratitude
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 92:1-2
Devotional: Gratitude is not a feeling to be waited upon -- it is a discipline to be practiced. Psalm 92 describes a rhythm of morning and evening thanksgiving, a daily pattern of remembering God's love at sunrise and His faithfulness at sunset. This kind of intentional gratitude does not ignore difficulty. It acknowledges the problem while declaring the greatness of the Problem Solver. As the sermon teaches, in everything give thanks -- not necessarily for everything, but in everything. Start small. Thank God in the morning for one thing He has done. Close your day recounting one way He remained faithful.
Reflection: Is your gratitude more reactive than intentional? What would a daily rhythm of thanksgiving look like in your life?
Practical Application: Set a morning and evening alarm this week labeled simply "Thank God." Use those moments to speak gratitude aloud, even in one sentence.
Day 4: The Fragrance of Christ
Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-15; Colossians 3:15-17
Devotional: The people around you are affected by what you carry. According to 2 Corinthians 2:14-15, believers diffuse the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ in every place they go. That fragrance is not perfume -- it is the aroma of a life shaped by gratitude, love, and faith. A complaining spirit pushes people away. A grateful spirit draws them toward something they cannot fully explain but deeply desire. When thanksgiving becomes your lifestyle rather than your occasional response, you become a living witness to the goodness of God. The question worth sitting with today is simple: what fragrance are you leaving behind?
Reflection: How do the people closest to you experience your presence? Do they sense gratitude or grievance?
Practical Application: Choose one relationship today -- a family member, coworker, or friend -- and express genuine, specific gratitude to them for something they have done or who they are.
Day 5: Sowing Gratitude, Reaping Transformation
Reading: Psalm 34:1-3; Galatians 6:7-9
Devotional: The law of reciprocity runs throughout Scripture. What you sow, you will reap. This principle applies not only to actions but to thoughts, words, and habits. When you consistently sow gratitude, you reap a transformed perspective. When you sow praise, you reap an awareness of God's presence. Psalm 34 declares the intention to bless the Lord at all times, with praise continually in the mouth. This is not a one-time decision but a lifelong posture. Every day you choose gratitude over complaint, faith over fear, and thanksgiving over bitterness, you are pressing a new pathway through the field -- one that becomes easier to walk with every step.
Reflection: What habits are you currently sowing? Are they producing the kind of spiritual fruit you desire in your life?
Practical Application: For the next seven days, begin each morning by thanking God for one thing He has done, one thing you appreciate about who He is, and one thing you are trusting Him to do. Let this become the foundation of a grateful life.
George Dupree
Recent
Archive
2026
January
February
April
May
July
August
September
November
2025
No Comments