Choose Gratitude Today

 
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
- Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
 
After walking through hard seasons, fresh starts, surrender, and learning to find peace, it’s easy to think gratitude should come naturally by now. But the truth is, gratitude is often a choice — especially on ordinary days, or days that still carry a little heaviness.
I love that this verse doesn’t pretend every day will be easy. It simply reminds us that this day — the one we are standing in right now — was made by God. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Today. And sometimes rejoicing starts with nothing more than recognizing that God is still present, still working, still faithful.
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring what’s hard. It means choosing to notice what’s good alongside it. A quiet moment. A deep breath. A shared laugh. A reminder that we are still here, still loved, still held by God’s grace.
As this week comes to a close, my prayer is not that life suddenly becomes perfect, but that our eyes stay open to the small blessings God places in front of us each day. Even after difficult seasons, even while waiting, even when peace feels fragile — gratitude anchors us and gently turns our hearts back toward hope.
Join me in thanking God for this day. Help us see it as a gift, even when it doesn’t look the way we expected. Ask God yo teach us to choose gratitude, to notice His goodness, and to rejoice in His faithfulness — one day at a time.
 
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Peace in the waiting

 

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT)
 
I’ll be the first to admit — patience does not come naturally to me. The tiniest inconvenience can trigger frustration, anger, or a full-blown meltdown if I’m not careful. In those moments, peace can feel like a foreign concept, something meant for other people who seem calmer and more put together.
Paul’s words in Philippians remind me that peace isn’t something we’re expected to manufacture on our own. It begins when we stop carrying everything ourselves and start handing it over to God — even the small things that feel embarrassing to pray about. Especially those things.
I’ve noticed that when my patience is thin, gratitude is usually missing. When I slow down enough to thank God for what He has already done, my perspective starts to shift. The situation may not change right away, but my heart does. Gratitude creates space for peace to enter, even when my emotions are loud.
Waiting will always test us. But patience grows when we trust that God is still working, even in the pauses. Peace follows when we remember that God’s presence is not dependent on our mood or our circumstances — He meets us right in the middle of the mess.
God knows how quickly my patience runs out and how easily I become overwhelmed. But He can help me pause before I react, bring my frustrations to Him, and choose gratitude even when it’s hard. He fills me with His peace and teaches me to rest in Him, I just have to trust and listen.
 
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Learning to Let Go

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
- Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
 
Trust doesn’t come easily, especially when life has taught us to brace for the unexpected. After hard seasons, fresh starts, and big changes, surrender can feel like the most difficult step of all. We like plans. We like control. We like knowing how things will turn out.
But Proverbs gently reminds us that trust begins when we stop leaning on our own understanding. That’s not easy for people who like to be prepared, responsible, and strong. Surrender feels risky because it requires us to loosen our grip and admit we don’t have all the answers — and maybe never will.
What I’m learning is that surrender isn’t giving up; it’s giving over. It’s choosing to place the weight of our worries, our plans, and our “what ifs” into God’s hands, one decision at a time. Trust grows not when life makes sense, but when we decide to keep seeking Him anyway.
When we let go, God doesn’t leave us wandering. He promises to guide our steps. The path may not look like what we imagined, but it will always lead us closer to Him. We have to trust Him with our whole heart, even when we don't understand the path ahead.  We need to let Him help us release control and surrender our plans to Him.
 
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A Fresh Start

 
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
 
There’s something about a new year that makes us crave a fresh start. This weekend, I finally tackled a daunting task — I emptied my closet for the first time since we bought our house in 2005. Every shelf, every hanger, every corner. Four garbage bags went out, a large box of clothes was given away, and with the help of my handsome and amazing husband, I ended up with a complete closet makeover.
As I stood there looking at the fresh, organized space, I realized how much I needed that reset — not just in my closet, but in my heart. Sometimes we hang onto things simply because they’ve been there for so long. Old habits, old worries, old hurts. They pile up quietly until the space meant for something new feels cramped and cluttered.
Paul’s words remind us that in Christ, we are not defined by what we used to be. The old is gone, and something new has begun. But just like cleaning out a closet, that transformation doesn’t always happen without effort. We have to be willing to let go — even of things that once felt comfortable or familiar.
A fresh start doesn’t require perfection. It simply requires surrender. When we trust God enough to release the old, He faithfully fills the space with what we truly need for the season ahead.
Aren't we blessed to have a father that makes all things new? With His help we can release what no longer belongs in our lives and embrace the new work He is doing in us.
 
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Hope After a Hard Season

 
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 15:13 (NIV)
 
Hard seasons have a way of changing us. For some of the people I love, this season has included the loss of a family member — a kind of pain that settles deep in the heart. The holidays can be difficult enough on their own, but grieving a loved one during this time is especially devastating. Joy feels out of place, traditions feel heavier, and the world seems to move on far too quickly.
Hope can feel risky after disappointment and loss. It’s easier to protect our hearts than to believe again. But Scripture reminds us that hope doesn’t come from having everything figured out — it comes from trusting the God who does.
What stands out to me in this verse is that hope overflows. It isn’t something we scrape together on our own. It’s something God fills us with when we place our trust back in Him, even if our faith feels small or shaky right now.
If you’re coming out of a hard season, hear this: you don’t have to rush your healing. You don’t have to pretend you’re fine. God meets us right where we are and gently replaces heaviness with peace, little by little. Hope doesn’t mean the pain never happened — it means it doesn’t get the final word.
The Lord knows the seasons that have worn us down and the grief that still lingers. He will draw near to those who are mourning, especially when the days feel heavier than the rest. Our God will fill our hearts with His hope again — not because life is easy, but because He is faithful.
 
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Walking It Out

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

- Colossians 2:6–7 (NLT)
 
January 2nd doesn’t come with fireworks or fresh-page excitement. It’s quieter. More ordinary. This is the day where routines begin to return, alarms get set, and we step back into the responsibilities waiting for us.
And honestly? This is where faith really lives.
These verses remind us that following Jesus isn’t about dramatic moments—it’s about continuing. Continuing to walk with Him. Continuing to trust Him. Continuing to let our roots grow deeper, even when nothing feels new or exciting.
Roots grow underground, unseen. Slowly. Faith often works the same way. Day by day, choice by choice, we allow our lives to be built on Him—not just in moments of celebration, but in the everyday faithfulness of showing up.
As this year begins to take shape, may we focus less on perfection and more on consistency. Walking with Jesus today the same way we did yesterday. Trusting that growth is happening, even when we can’t see it yet.
 
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New Year, Same Faithful God

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
- Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
 
A new year often arrives with expectations. Fresh starts. Big plans. Bold resolutions. We feel pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight, as if flipping the calendar magically changes everything.
But God’s promise of something new isn’t rushed or loud.
Sometimes the “new thing” begins quietly—like a seed just breaking through the soil. We may not fully see it yet, but God is already at work, preparing paths where we felt stuck and bringing refreshment to places that have felt dry for far too long.
What I love about this verse is that it doesn’t say we are doing a new thing. God is. Our role isn’t to force change or have the whole year mapped out—it’s to stay attentive, to notice His movement, and to trust Him one step at a time.
As this new year begins, may we release the pressure to be perfect and instead choose to be present. God is already ahead of us, making a way. We only need to see what He is doing, to open our eyes to the new things He brings to life and have the courage to follow where He leads us.
 
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