Gratitude is a Choice

“Gratitude is a decision of the will, and if a decision of the will, the choice resides squarely with us. Deciding to be thankful is no easy task. It takes work.”

Chuck Swindoll

Let go:

Are your circumstances weighing you down? Are you having a hard time feeling grateful?

Start over:

Start by making a mental list of simple things you are thankful for. A cup of coffee. Sunshine. A baby’s smile. The sweet aroma of a flower.

Move forward:

Broaden your view to include more that you can be grateful for. Make this a daily – even hourly – exercise. It may not always be easy, but it’ll be worth every bit of your effort and you may find that your circumstances are no longer such a heavy burden.

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Three steps to move forward with your life is based on encouragement from Susan Miller’s bestselling book, After the Boxes Are Unpacked. The book guides uprooted women through the process of letting go of the past, starting over with trust, and moving forward in faith.