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In Week 21 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God—for God.

In Week 21 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God—for God. As I pondered the many…

Originally posted on Facebook on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

In Week 21 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God—for God.

As I pondered the many things I’m grateful for, it occurred to me: these things are beams of benefit streaming to me from God—one after another.

The gifts are good, but the true prize is God.

God is the ultimate good—and that gives me everlasting hope.

Whatever I’m going through—or whatever I’m without—because God is, I know there is good in the world.

And that makes me glad, even if it seems like I’m not experiencing it in the moment.

I rejoice in others enjoying Him, and it gives me hope that His light may one day shine on me again.

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”
— James 1:16–17

There is a coming Day when I will bask in God’s light—and it will never end. (Revelation 21:23)

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

In Week 20 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a…

Originally posted on Facebook on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

In Week 20 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a prayer.

Yesterday, we took our Junior Techs—students who volunteer their time to shadow the IT Department, learn about information technology, and provide support throughout our district—for an end-of-year celebration at Stafford’s restaurant.

Our meals had just started arriving when a student said,
“Mr. Luckett, will you pray for us?”

😭

Mind you, I haven’t breathed a word about God or my faith.

Then they proceeded to hold hands and bow their heads.

“Yes, dear one. It would be my honor to pray for you—today and every day.”

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

In Week 18 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for…

In Week 18 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for sharing life. This picture…

Originally posted on Facebook on Friday, May 2, 2025.

In Week 18 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for sharing life.

This picture captured a beautiful moment of sharing life with people I love. What made it especially wonderful was that my brother, Nehemiah Luckett, chose to share a really important moment of his life, and to give me a front-row seat to something he's chosen to give his life doing.

Today is his birthday, and I'm thankful—not only for the gift he is to the world and the gifts he continues to give through his work, but primarily and most significantly through his being in our lives.

I look forward to being front-row for how the remaining acts unfold.

I love you.

I'm grateful.

#52WoG

In Week 15 of 52 Weeks Of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a…

Originally posted on Facebook on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

In Week 15 of 52 Weeks Of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a help meet.

An injury landed me in a cast on my leg. I didn't think it was a big deal, but I've been surprised by the difference small things make when I'm forced to do them a different way. It's been manageable—it just requires more thought and effort.

Tomorrow is trash day. I'm on the way home, thinking about whether there are any extra steps I’ll need to take to get the trash to the curb. As I crest the hill, I see the trash has already been put out by my wonderful wife.

Not too long ago, I read how Desmond Carson was celebrating his bride. He said,

"I love how we complement each other so perfectly. Where I fall short, you pick up the slack, and vice versa."

Well said.

I hear people often say that marriage is 50 + 50. That is incorrect. It's 100 + 100, so that even if one of us stumbles, we're never less than 100%.

A wife—a help meet—is indeed a good thing and favor from the Lord.

I'm grateful.

#52WoG #marriage #perfectourlove

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #12 – A Confession

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In Week 12 of 52 Weeks Of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a confession.

Today, I attended the Men’s Lunch that is held on Thursdays at New Horizons Christian Fellowship at 1010 Victory Lane in Starkville.

It was one of the most beautiful times of Communion I’ve experienced this year, and it all began with a brother being real and opening our discussion with, “I struggle…”

James 5:16 says,

“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

I don’t often see “confession” in our gatherings. Instead, we fall into churchiness and deflect or pretend that we’ve got it all together. In so doing we become guilty of what the Apostle Paul warns against in 2 Timothy 3:5 “having a form of godliness, but denying its power.”

Imagine being sick, going to the hospital, and talking about how bad someone else’s illness is. I’ll never get well doing that. We give up the power available to us when we do that. But all it takes is one person sick and desperate enough to cry out for help to change everything.

There is power in confession, there is power in prayer, there is power in His presence and He is present among His people.

“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
– Matthew 18:20

It is no coincidence that Matthew 18:20, quoted just above, is in the context of forgiveness. Hallelujah.

This brother’s confession released what God had already pre-ordained for this moment through brethren God had already prepared for this moment.

I can’t speak for the brother who confessed about whether he was healed.

But, I was.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #9 – Constant

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In Week 9 of 52 Weeks Of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for my father’s consistency in honor of his birthday.

There are few constants in this world, and my Dad is one of them.

In a life that can be confusing to navigate, his consistency helps me solve for the variability of the rest.

I’ve tried to pass this on to our sons, teaching them:
“Do what you’ve set out to do regardless of how others act or react.”

I have found that I can navigate virtually anything with anyone when there’s something to come back to that does not move.

Thank you for being that for me, Dad.

I hope to honor you by being that for others so that this value I’ve received from you remains

Constant.

Happy Birthday.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #8 – The Questions

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In Week 8 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for the questions.

My pastor, mentor, and spiritual father, Dr. Gregory Wilson Jones, did not just tell us what Scripture said; he constantly asked us what Scripture said.

First, he made sure we were reading, and second, he ensured we were engaged with Scripture by asking questions that made us wrestle with and explain its meaning in our own words.

Dr. Jones did not just lead Bible class, he taught Bible courses! There was literally a syllabus for each series and everyone received a printed outline for each class. He taught hefty theological concepts but in a way anyone could relate to. I remember many nights where children were sincerely engaged, asking wonderful questions during our discussions.

Dr. Jones understood that growth comes from challenges that are indicated by questions rather than from comfort that results from being spoon-fed.

Oh, how I love that man and miss him.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #7 – My Person

In Week 7 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for “my person”.

It’s conference season and this week my wife and I had a happy happenstance where we had conferences in the same city on the same day. So, we got to travel and room together.

We also have an upcoming conference where the other gets to tag along. We had a little tiff because there was yet another conference for the very next week but I couldn’t attend. I was like, “Babe, I want to, but I can’t be away from the office that long!” 🤣

I thought about this as we were traveling recently. We weren’t doing anything special this go round, no flights, no fancy restaurants, just a basic road trip. We simply wanted to be around each other. That’s not a small thing and I’m extremely thankful for it.

To have someone I want to be with who wants to be with me (today 🤣) makes me very happy.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #4 – A Welcome Visit

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In Week 4 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for a welcome visit.

Sunday night I receive a text, “Hey Uncle Paul, I was wondering if I can come over there tomorrow and we can watch the college football national championship together”

My nephew is a son to me. He is so dear to me. Of all the things he could be doing, to think he’d want to spend time with here with us…

It brings tears to my eyes, even now.

Because there’s no where I’d rather be.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG

52 Weeks Of Gratefulness #3 – Our Sons’ Honor

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In Week 3 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for our sons’ honor.

This past week, we celebrated our queen’s birthday.

Without my prompting, knowledge, or involvement, our sons coordinated all the moving pieces that made for a beautiful weekend. They demonstrated attentiveness and a keen understanding of their mother by cooking meals she loved.

We talked, laughed and enjoyed each other’s company all weekend long, interspersed with delicious food lovingly prepared.

It was already a gift to have our loved ones with us, but to have them near and loving on each other as a celebration of a beloved’s life… well, there’s no greater honor.

Seeing the men our children have become, as evidenced by how they honored the first lady of their life, fills me with great joy and hope.

I’m grateful.

#52WoG