Grateful Hearts: Inspiring Stats, Scripture, and Stories to Lift You Up
Nov 18, 2024
Our Nov 2024 Newsletter
Fellow Women Warriors!
As we approach Thanksgiving, I have quickly realized I needed to start remembering things I thankful for. I thank God daily in my prayers, but is it enough?
There have been years where, with my family, I have written and taped on the wall a HUGE list (26 feet tall) of things we are thankful for. It filled my two-story living room with gratitude reminders.
Sadly, I don't have time to do that this year, nor do I think all my adult children would sit down like they used to since they are not all in the same place.
Times change, and so we have to change too.
Why Gratitude Matters
Did you know expressing gratitude can improve your health, happiness, and relationships? Research shows:
- Practicing gratitude can increase happiness levels by up to 25%.
- Grateful people are 10% less likely to experience stress and depression.
- Writing just 3 things you’re grateful for each day can lead to better sleep and improved well-being.
Scripture Highlight
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Inspiration Corner
This Week’s Uplifting Content
- Blog: Blessed by Autism: A Perspective of Faith– In this blog post I share about a book I read and how it reminded me to be thankful that I could raise my children with special needs now. Discover how I found gratitude not in the challenge but in the blessing.
- Blog: Gratitude: A Warrior's Weapon Against Challenges--In this post, Wendi Christensen shares how forgiveness coupled with gratitude has transformational results. Discover the 6 remarkable benefits she shares here.
- New Podcast Playlist on YouTube: Voices of the Nativity: Stories of Faith and Hope, From our Bible, Women & Bathrobes podcast – Step into the Nativity like never before with stories of faith, hope and courage that resonate with busy women today—perfect for deepening your understanding of the birth of Christ.
Upcoming Webinar & Masterclass
- Free Webinar--Divine Guidance and AI: Brainstorming Inspired Content.If you need God's help brainstorming content and want to figure out how AI can help, check out this free webinar on Wednesday this week.
- Masterclass--Light Up 2025: 1-Day Social Media Planning Bootcamp. Want to plan your social media content for the year in one 4 hour setting? Find out more here.
Gratitude Challenge
Take a moment this week to write down three things you're thankful for each day. Share your experience with us in the comments or reply to this email—we’d love to hear your stories!
Conclusion
Back to my question at the beginning of the newsletter--is praying my gratitude daily enough?
Yes!
Whether you start a gratitude journal, make a 2 story tall list of things you are thankful for or simply utter, "thank you," to God during a prayer, it is enough.
You are enough. God loves you.
One final short 2 minute video of our board member, Tiffany Fletcher, sharing the answer she got in the shower when she asked God, "Lord, is what I have done enough?"
I am thankful for His constant love. Stay blessed and grateful,
Tamara K. Anderson
Women Warriors of Light
