Finding things to be grateful for isn’t easy when your hope is shattered.
That’s why I’ve been on a bit of a mission.
Yeah, I said it. I’m in need of hope.
Maybe you are too, friend.
Maybe it’s been a heck of a year. And you’re ready to throw in the towel.
Maybe you wish you could just hit that reset button and start anew.
Maybe you’re just tired of all the maybe’s.
I feel your pain. Trust me, I do.
But I’m not about to give in so easy. Cause I know hope is all around us.
I’m fortunate to be a part of a community that’s brimming hope. And so I asked Christian bloggers to share a little bit of their hope with me and boy, they did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, there’s clearly hope in abundance.
I absolutely cannot keep it to my self, this hope. I just have to share it.
Here I offer you some of this hope and a few things to be grateful for. I pray you will be blessed — I know I was.
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Gratitude Prompts: Things to be Grateful ForÂ
Inspired by thoughts about gratitude by Christian bloggers…
A Thankful Heart, Part 2: Gratitude Moments by Heather Hart, a guest post on JessicaLWright.com
3 Steps to Overflow with Thankfulness by Dianne Thornton at Sweeter Than Honey
50 Things to be Grateful for at Any Stage of Life by Ashley at Far More Precious than Rubies
When You See the Deliverance of the Lord by Christine Drews at Digging Deeper with God
10 Bible Verses to Inspire Gratitude by Sarah Ann at Faith Along the Way
How to Maintain Gratitude When Motherhood is Overwhelming by Sussy Machoka
Breathe. Watch. Listen. Give Thanks by Alida Sharp on (in)Courage
11 Truths to be Thankful For by Kira at Joy Pursued
Learning to Be Content: Practical Advice on Fighting Discontentment by Julie at Julie J. Blog
Gratitude Overcomes a Grumbling Attitude by Liz at My Messy Desk
I’m finding hope where gratitude resides. I hope I’ll find you there too!
How about you?
What are some things to be grateful for in your life? Share them with us in the comments to spread a little bit more hope.
And before you go, I’d love if you’d join my dear friend Lori Schumaker and me for our Wake Up to Gratitude email series. It’s five days of focusing our hearts on blessings while we ditch the overwhelm. As we head into the holidays I want to be on filled with gratitude, don’t you?
Plus Lori and I have some sweet goodies (gratitude journal, shareable graphics, and other fun surprises) coming your way. Sign up here to join us as we Wake Up to Gratitude (November 13-17).
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Hi Marva, just wanted to pop in and say Hi! I’ve been out of the loop for a while and missing my bloggy friends. Been praying for you and hoping hurricane recovering continues to move forward.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Ginger. You’re welcome here any time, friend.
Yes, the recovery process is moving but slowly. Your prayers certainly help because on all accounts we have a long road ahead of us. I’m so glad God continues to go ahead of me!
Blessings to you!
We all could use a little hope Marva! I’m so glad you are doing this post now! Great job.
Thanks for sharing it, Kia. I’m so grateful for you and the Christian sisterhood community you’re fostering. God is calling you to do a great work and I’m proud of you for stepping up to the plate — and doing it so well.
Blessings upon blessings!
Thanks for sharing my post Marva! May we have joy in all circumstances.
It’s my honour, Kira. Thank you for sharing it so willingly so that others might have hope too.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear friend.
I love this list. You are so right, there are seasons when we struggle to find reasons for gratitude in our own lives. Isn’t it awesome that God has called us to live in community with others, so we can find joy in their rejoicing when there is not much to rejoice about in our own lives? I’ve never quite thought of it that way before, but it’s so true!! Love the sound of Lorie’s Gratitude e-mail series, I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks for joining the conversation, Sarah. I’m so glad these difficult times don’t last forever — that thought alone is more than enough to thankful for!
Blessings to you, my friend.
You are definitely stirring up gratitude and hope here Marva! I’m continually on a mission of Thanks-Living, and it too came from a place of needing hope. Still praying for you as your family and so many others push through recovery from the storm. Hugs, Crystal
Thank you so much, Crystal. We need all the prayers we can get during this recovery and rebuilding phase. 🙂
I pray God spreads your message of Thanks-Living far and wide!
What a wonderful list of articles! These are the tings that inspire and encourage. Thank you for sharing these at this week’s Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop
Linda, I always enjoy my visits to Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop. You are such a welcoming host.
Bless you!
Wow!! So much goodness packing into one post! Honored to be listed among these wise in the Lord women! Blessing on you missing to spread hope!!
Liz, I’m so happy to have included your post. I just love how God connects us and enables us to share hope for His glory.
Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment.
This is a wonderful list of gratitude writings, Marva! I so agree with you when you say that if I have gratitude, I have hope. This is such a blessing! Your neighbor at the Apron strings link up.
I’m so glad to run into you again, Tiffiney and I’ve been so grateful for your encouragement. Thanks for sharing the hope we have in Christ.
Hugs, my sister, and blessings too!
I feel privileged to be sharing some Sun, Sparkle and Shine on your blog. Grateful moments always redirect my focus to what is really important. Thank you, Marva, for hosting me on your blog.
You’re so very welcome, Sussy. It’s my pleasure to have you.
Wishing you blessings!
Thanks for including my post in this round up. Gratitude moments have changed my outlook on life. I look forward to reading some of the other posts as well.
You’re so very welcome, Heather.
My hope is that together we will stir up a gratitude attitude that will last us an entire year. I’m so glad to have had you here today sharing your hope with us too.
Blessings to you!