Being Grateful Even When it’s Hard

It is easy to be thankful when things are going well. But this year many of us find ourselves in a season of restrictions, discouragement, and doubt. Instead of getting stuck in a rut, we can move forward with the simple practice of gratitude.

In this episode you will hear:

• What gratitude is

• How gratitude can impact our home

• Simple ways we can practice gratitude on our own but also with our families

Key Points:

• The practice of gratitude positively impacts our mental and physical health.

• Verbalize your gratitude repositions your heart. It does the heavy lifting of taking your eyes off what's not going well and shifts them to what is going well.

• When all else fails worship music will turn your heart towards thankfulness and restore hope.

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