Hey Beloved,
I wanted to share something that's been transforming my perspective for awhile now - the practice of gratitude. In the midst of our busy lives, I've discovered that taking time to acknowledge our blessings can bring remarkable peace and contentment.
Recently, I was reminded of these words from 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." This verse has taken on new meaning ever since I began intentionally practicing gratitude, even during challenging times.
The wisdom of Philippians 4:8 also offers beautiful guidance: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." These words have encouraged me to pause and notice the abundance of blessings in our daily lives:
- The quiet beauty of morning moments
- The gift of meaningful relationships
- The comfort of home
- The simple pleasures of clean water and hot food
- The endless opportunities to grow and learn
When we cultivate gratitude, we begin to see life through a different lens. Our challenges don't disappear, but they're balanced by an awareness of our blessings, and Lord knows I need such balance to make it through the day 😆.
Anyhow, I share this message with you hoping it might inspire similar moments of reflection in your own life. May you find peace and joy as you embrace a life of thankfulness.
With love,
Bre and Raoul
Your sister and brother in Christ at The Good Fruit Gift Shop