Sermonette by Dr Norma McLauchlin

🎙 Embracing the Journey with God :“The Power of Gratitude" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

• Dr Norma McLauchlin

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📖 Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

In this episode, Dr. Norma flips the script on how we view struggle. Gratitude isn’t ignoring reality—it’s recognizing God’s reality in the middle of yours. When life feels chaotic or uncertain, the fastest way to regain spiritual clarity is to shift your focus to what God is doing, not just what you’re going through.

Dr. Norma unpacks how gratitude is more than good manners—it’s a weapon, a mindset, and a spiritual reset button.

✨ In this powerful conversation, you’ll discover:

  • Why gratitude repositions your perspective
  • How to spot God’s hand even in hard seasons
  • What “giving thanks in all things” looks like on a rough day

đź’¬  Dr. Norma:
“Gratitude doesn’t deny the pain—it invites God’s purpose into it.”

🎧 Listen in and refocus your heart on what’s still growing, still moving, and still possible with God.


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