Moments of Gratitude

Trying new things, going new places and meeting new people can be hard. I’ve found living with a grateful heart can help get me through those unfamiliar situations because I’ll come out of them thinking of things I can be grateful for about the situation.

It’s the week of Valentine’s! Whatever you might feel or think about this day my hope if that you can still reflect on what love actually is and means to you. Today’s reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)

Today I read from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. If you find your mind wandering, Paul writes on things to think about. Hope you can listen to see what those are. Philippians 4:8 ESV

How are you doing? I wanted to give time to reflect on this past month. Hope you can look back on the month with gratitude and continue with what worked.

Yes I had just finished a nice glass of hot tea before writing this. It was the first time I had used cream in my tea and enjoyed it. Today I’m grateful for just a cup of tea. Something simple in my everyday life that I really do appreciate. What is something you’re grateful for?

I will be trying something new as I approach these. I will try to focus on a more simple practice of gratitude. I can’t let perfectionism stand in the way of a grateful heart.

I hope you’ve had a happy first week of the new year! I needed some extra encouragement this past week and fortunately came across these verses from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. My hope is that you can be encouraged and grateful as you continue in this new year. Today’s reading comes from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 in The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language.

Happy New Year! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I’m grateful for this moment and looking forward to seeing what this new year holds.

Today’s reading is from Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) the Birth of Jesus Christ. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Today’s reading comes from Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV). As we approach Christmas, I continue to read the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. Hope you can make time to give thanks!

These next couple of weeks leading up to Christmas will feel different, so these episodes will sound different. No intro and no outro; only scripture. Hope you can find time to reflect and give thanks. Today’s Reading: Luke 1:26-38 (ESV)

How was your thanksgiving holiday? During today’s episode we spend time reflecting on a moment that you are grateful for from this past week.

Today’s Reading is Psalm 100:1-5 (KJV). Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving!

Happy Tuesday! What are you thankful for? Grab a journal if you want and let’s jot down some things to be thankful for.

Hope to encourage you to take time in prayer. Today’s reading comes from Matthew 6:5-15 (ESV) in the Bible. The Lord’s Prayer.

I know it’s still October, but tomorrow starts a new month. During the month of November and as we approach Thanksgiving, I want to create more space in my life for daily gratitude. Hope you will too.

In this episode, I wanted to dedicate a couple of minutes to reflect on the day. Feel free to grab a journal and pause after questions if you have extra time.

Sometimes you just need to remember to breathe! Take deep breaths and slow down. Song: Breathe by Jonny Diaz Songwriters: Jonathan Smith / Jonny Diaz / Tony Wood

Resting is important yet it’s so easy not to dedicate time for it when life gets busy. What does rest need to look like in the season of life you’re in now?

Quick quote today! Are you able to both be thankful for the life you have while in the midst of pursuing a life you desire? How can you learn to be thankful in the present while also looking towards the future? Today’s reading is a quote by Jim Rohn.

Happy Fall! It’s a new season, so how will you choose to be grateful in this new season of life? What will this new season bring? Bible reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (CSB)

What do you think of when you hear the word “gratitude”? Why do you choose to be grateful? I hope today’s episode will prompt you to think about what gratitude means to you. Definition of Gratitude is from Google’s English dictionary which is provided by Oxford Languages. Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭18

I love walking in botanical gardens! They’re such a sweet and beautiful space. I’m always able to be very present in the moment when I walk though the gardens. Is there something in your own life that allows your to be present and grateful for your surroundings?

Can you list 5 things you are grateful for? Is it an easy task or does it take some time to think about? In today’s, episode I encourage you to pause and think about five things your are grateful for.

Welcome to Moments of Gratitude! Join me as I seek to encourage myself and others in a practice of gratitude.