Do you want to have a grateful heart? Well this is the perfect place to start.
But first, Happy November!
Who can believe that we are heading into the holiday season already? Wasn’t it just summer yesterday?
As time marches on, it’s sometimes hard for us to keep up.
We start the year with incredible plans and lofty goals.
But then life happens.
The kids get sick. Work piles up. Your health falters. Spouses disappoint. Friends get too busy. And you’re left wondering if you can actually make it to the end of the year with your sanity intact. You’re simply running out of steam.
There really is a better way. Because I am convinced that Jesus never meant for us to go through the motions living life on empty.
Tweet ThisThat better way, begins with a grateful heart.
And if you’re even just a bit doubtful and you’re wondering how gratitude can give you the boost you need, well, this is for you.
Over the next week, I’m teaming up with my friend Lori at Searching for Moments to bring you a mini-series that’s all about giving thanks. Lori is a weaver of hope and a woman on fire for God who’s on a mission to inspire and build up. Together we are going to encourage and equip you to activate the weapon of gratitude so that you live a brilliantly full and hope-filled life!
#GratefulHeart Mini-Series
The #GratefulHeart is a mini-series of four posts spanning two blogs, Lori Schumaker’s Searching for Moments and my SunSparkleShine. Through it we will provide ideas, encouragement, prayers, and Bible verses that will equip you in the cultivating of a grateful heart.
We’d love for you to join us by sharing your own #GratefulHeart stories on social media.
Each day, please take a moment to share just one thing that you’re grateful for.
Is your heart overflowing with gratitude? Then feel free to share a little extra love to motivate the rest of us.
Let’s Get the Party Started
To kick us off, I’m sharing some grateful heart graphics that you can pass on to your friends. Let’s spread the shine and inspire gratitude all over social media.
It’s always nice to credit the original source, so as you share you can tag me on Facebook or Instagram @marvatsmith.
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What about you?
What are some of the things that inspire a #gratefulheart?
How can you show gratitude throughout the year?
Please join the conversation in the comments and on social media. And don’t forget to stop by on Thursday for the first post in the #GratefulHeart series! We can’t wait to share it with you.
This is the introduction to the #GratefulHeart series.
Want to catch up on the Grateful Heart Mini-Series?
♥ Series introductions from Lori and me.
♥ How to Unlock the Power of Gratitude
♥ A Prayer for Hope When All Seems LostÂ
♥ A Prayer for a Grateful Heart {#MomentsofHope Linkup}
Wishing you blessings,Â
Please spread the shine and share this with your friends!Â
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What an excellent way to spread the sunshine of gratitude. We are what we think and I have seen very few people not accept a thank you….except one day, in the drive-thru at McDonalds, when I thanked the clerk for the napkins he looked at me like he’d never heard a thank you (yes I checked if I had something in my teeth).
Attitude of gratitude should be an all year type of thing. I bet you’ve learned it IS the will of the Lord!
Blessings, dear sister, blessings
What a great idea for a series! Thanks for sharing about it at The Loft. Although we missed the first posts of the series, the great thing is, we can always go back and read it from the beginning. I love cyber space!
Thanks for stopping by and encouraging us, Jerralea. I love that #TheLoft is focusing on Thanksgiving posts throughout this month. I love reading all the different ways to show gratitude and give thanks.
We could all use a little more gratitude in our lives. I’m definitely guilty of being negative sometimes. For me, the best way to maintain gratitude is to do something to help others. It could be as small as buying a box of cereal to donate to the food pantry at church. But doing something to help others is a great reminder to be grateful that I have the means to help others who need it more than me and my family. Thanks for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
That’s a great point, Leslie. When I’m focused on giving to others it definitely gives me a fresh perspective. Thank you so much for stopping by from the #HappyNow linkup and adding to the discussion.
Gratitude is so important. It’s the most natural way to foster contentment too!
We know the Lord loves it when we’re grateful too. I try to journal about the things I’m thankful for. It’s a great practice at the end of the day.
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Great point about journaling, Jennifer. It certainly helps us to be more mindful everyday about the things we’re grateful for.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your sparkle with us.
Thank you for sharing these encouraging verses. This week has been so heavy. Focusing on God’s Word is the way to shift into grateful mode!
I feel your pain, Kelly. Some weeks we definitely need a big, healthy dose of encouragement and I’m so glad you could find some of that here. Hugs to you!
Marva,
I am so excited to share this time of gratitude with you, my friend! I am so grateful for the opportunity to point to the hope we find in Jesus!
Blessings, smiles, and great big hugs!
Aw…Lori, the feeling is mutual, my friend. I’m excited to share this journey with you and bring it all back to Christ. Hugs!!!
Lately I’m especially grateful for the encouragement from sisters in Christ to keep fighting the good fight 🙂
That’s a really great thing to be grateful for, Natalie. Having sisters in our corner is soooo important!
I’m grateful for great blogging friends like you and Lori!
Aw…thank you Sarah. I know I speak for Lori when I say that we’re grateful for you too!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your sparkle with us. 🙂
You are so sweet, Sarah! I sure am grateful for you, too!!
Beautiful blog! Great idea for a series!
Thank you for those kind words, Chris. We are definitely excited about the series and can’t wait to share it with you!