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Thankfulness

August 18, 2026
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Start your day off with this 1 minute devotional from Pastor Mike Fabarez of Focal Point Radio Ministries.

Guest (Male): The power of scripture is unsurpassed. Arm yourself for the twists and turns of life by fixing your mind on this one minute focal point from Pastor Mike Fabarez.

Mike Fabarez: If there's one thing we human beings aren't great at, it's saying thank you and being grateful. Even as Christians, we tend to think that gratitude is an extra credit virtue. The Bible tells us differently, though, of course.

Jesus says that gratitude is a minimum response to God's gracious gifts to our lives. Psalm 147 says that it's fitting and appropriate for God's people to praise Him. Of all people, Christians should recognize the gracious hand of God upon us.

We should regularly respond with heartfelt thanksgiving, not just on special days and special occasions, but every day and in every circumstance. May God enable us to be sincere worshippers and grateful believers expressing our thanks to our gracious and generous redeemer.

Guest (Male): Want more? Join Pastor Mike Fabarez each weekday on Focal Point to be equipped for life. Details at focalpointradio.org.

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About 1 Minute Devotional from Mike Fabarez

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

Contact 1 Minute Devotional from Mike Fabarez with Mike Fabarez

Mailing Address 
Focal Point 
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
Telephone
1-888-320-5885