Day 13 - Gratitude Challenge 2021

Today, I am focused on being intentionally grateful for things that I already have and shifting focus away from wanting anything new. Yesterday, I mentioned being thankful for "things"/stuff that has been given to me. Today, I'm simply grateful for what I already have.

There was an ice storm today. Everything outside was literally frozen - the grass, the leaves on the trees, cars covered in ice, etc., etc. When I walked the dog, my hand started to get cold while I was wearing gloves. I thought to myself, I'm ready to go back home. As I walked back into the house and the warmth of the internal temperature hit my cheeks and I began to thaw, I thought to myself, "God, please provide a shelter for all of the people without homes tonight." Then, immediately, I found myself being full of gratitude for having a warm, comfortable and safe place to stay.

When we intentionally focus on seeing God in all that we (already) have, we redirect our attention so that our hearts increase in gratitude.

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N'cki Jaxon