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Episode 278 // Gratitude is more than just a feeling in our heart or something that happens naturally as we smile more often. If we are truly going to be thankful people even on the hard, stressful, chaotic days… well, this is when we really see that gratitude is a spiritual discipline.

So today, I want to share 7 steps that walk us closer and closer toward the ultimate goal living everyday life with our hearts centered in Christ-centered gratitude.

These are spiritual “action steps” - which means, we cannot do it in our own strength. We need the Lord’s help. As Christians, the Holy Spirit lives in us. He delights to help us honor Jesus more by crushing our grumbling spirit and growing in gratitude!

This is not a checklist, friends. This is a spiritual journey, like every other worthwhile journey in life. Join me to look at these 7 steps of spiritual discipline, so we can grow in gratitude together.

Welcome to Part 5 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.

hugs & blessings,

Jess

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RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Spiritual Action Steps To Help You Stand Firm, Feel Better, And Manage Emotions Well (EP 241)

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Episode 277 // No matter how hard we try, sometimes life disappoints us. And at the holidays, that can be especially hard! There can be tension, conflict, unmet expectations - and we want to figure out how to still be a thankful, joyful person even in that disappointment.

I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season are beautiful times of family and feasting. But just in case you run into a roadblock on this road of gratitude, in case you find yourself grumbling a bit in a moment of disappointment, I’ve got you. This episode is for you!

Join me for 8 QUICK TIPS today - 4 tips to avoid the grumbling, and 4 tips to enhance the gratitude. Let’s get practical and let’s be thankful, friend!

Welcome to Part 4 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.

hugs & blessings,

Jess

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RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Handling Your Hot Moment: 9 Tips To Start Calming Down In The First 90 Seconds (EP 244)

RELATED ON THE BLOG: Why A Happy Christian Home Requires Lots Of Forgiveness

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MISSION

Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays.

Episode 276 // Habits are far more powerful than we realize. They anchor our days and have a big impact on our mental health, spiritual growth, and family interactions.

So, how do we crush bad habits like grumbling, and build good habits like noticing the GOOD in life? How can we make this such a normal part of who we are - a habit that fills our hearts and spills out in our words and interactions?

Today, I want to share 9 tips that will help you build a habit of gratitude.

Join me in Part 3 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in.

hugs & blessings,

Jess

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FREE: Build a daily Bible and prayer habit with this free 45-day guide.

DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family!

RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Help For The Tired Christian Mom During The Holidays (EP 154)

RELATED ON THE BLOG: 4 Good Daily Habits To Strengthen A Godly Mindset

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MISSION

Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com