Thanksgiving is one week away. For us, it has been a month of reflection on gratitude. What are we thankful for? What has God done for us this year?
We are extremely blessed. Sure, we have our troubles like anyone, but we have a house over our heads, electricity, three wonderful boys, and so much more. Yes, there are health issues, but we also realize that God is in control. It is time to put faith in Him instead of trying to do it alone.
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How can we show our gratitude to others? Here are a few ideas as gifts of gratitude.
Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Description from Amazon:
Gratitude is a choice. If we fail to chose it, by default we choose ingratitude. And once allowed into the heart, ingratitude does not come by itself, but with other seedy companions that only succeed in stealing joy.
Derived from a popular Revive Our Hearts radio series, Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy challenges and equips the reader to live a life of intention, a life based on thankfulness for the freedom Christ has provided and for the blessings of others.
By intentionally thanking God and others, bitterness and entitlement are replaced with joy and the humble realization of just how undeserving we really are.
To not choose gratitude is more costly than we usually realize. When we do choose a lifestyle of heartfelt, humble gratitude, we are mindful of the benefits received from our gracious Savior and those He has placed around us, and our joy becomes full.
Includes a bonus 30-day plan of journaling, prayer, and activities to help the reader on her path to joy
Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal
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Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal invites you to bring creative journaling and the calming act of coloring into your quiet time with God. This beautifully designed interactive prayer book from Tyndale’s Living Expressions collection helps guide your thoughts as you pray about concerns such as health, overcoming stress, personal relationships, and more. Gratitude gives you a way to celebrate and give thanks to God for the many blessings he provides. Filled with over 100 designs to color, plenty of space for journaling and sketching, and 40 needs-based prayers, Gratitude helps you express your devotion to God with your whole heart!
Gratitude Stone
Description from Amazon:
- Gratitude engraved on natural river rock stone
- Premium Natural River rock stones in shades of Cream
- Offer is ONE stone
- Stones average 2″ in diameter
- Inspiration stone with Gratitude engraved
Studio Penny Lane Joyful Apothecary Jar Prints, Gold
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- Our famous gratitude apothecary jar collection reminds you that joy and gratitude support each other
- Gold ink printed and baked at 1100 degrees for durability
- Comes in a unique gift box with cork and a “prescription” or set of instructions for use
- Includes a penny on a chain around the neck of the jar
Ceramic Count Your Blessings Jar
Description from Amazon:
- Measures 6(L) 6(W) 6.75(H)
- Made of ceramic
- Comes with 12 blessings and 24 blank for personalization
- Stylish decorative accent for any room decor
- Great gift for family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude by Amy Newmark & Deborah Norville
Description from Amazon:
The power of gratitude can change your life! In this collection of 101 inspiring stories, people just like you share how they turned their lives around by seeing the silver linings, counting their blessings, and changing their perspective. Get inspired to become a thankful person!
Scientific research has proven that being thankful improves your health, your cognitive function and your relationships. And you can learn to be a thankful person! Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude is full of true, inspiring stories by people who have changed their lives for the better by actively practicing gratitude, by saying thanks, and by stopping and thinking about their blessings, even on a bad day.
The Blessings Jar: A Story About Being Thankful by Colleen Coble
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Can a jar full of blessings change a dayfull of the grumpies?
Punky Grace is having a really grumpy morning. But whenGrammy suggests they have an adventure and fill her Blessings Jar to the top,Punky discovers that God’s blessings are enough to outweigh any bad day.
In this sweet story, bestselling author Colleen Coblecelebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren and teaches littleones an important lesson about recognizing all of God’s blessings.
Meets national education standards.
God Gave Us Thankful Hearts by Lisa Tawn Bergren
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Adventurous Lil Pup is bummed that hibernating season will soon be coming to the Great North Woods. Why should so many of his friends have to go in for the winter and leave Lil Pup without pals? Mama reminds her little wolf that not all animals hibernate, and how he can be grateful for the beautiful autumn season – for jumping in leaf piles, eating apple treats, and celebrating the wonders of fall with his forest friends. And she points out…
“I think the trick to having a thankful heart is thinking about the things that make us happy, rather than the things that don’t.”
As Mama and Lil Pup explore, she reminds him that God is the giver of all good things. Lil Pup learns that even when something fun comes to an end; his heart can be thankful when he sets his mind on the best things in his life.
This inviting addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, with nearly 2.5 million books sold, helps little ones to understand how giving thanks warms hearts and brings joy.
Willow Tree Grateful Figurine
Description from Amazon:
- Sentiment on enclosure card: ”I’m so grateful for your friendship”. Enclosure card included in box for gift-giving.
- 9”h hand-painted resin figure. Wire accent. Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents.
- Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan’s original carving and painted by hand.
- Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Sculptures communicate through gesture… to represent an emotion or mark a memory.
- Since 1999, Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved, figurative sculptures.
Willow Tree Just For You Angel Figurine
Description from Amazon:
- Sentiment on enclosure card: ”With sincere thanks”. Enclosure card included in box for gift-giving.
- 5.5”h hand-painted resin figure with wire wings. Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents.
- Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan’s original carving and painted by hand.
- Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Sculptures communicate through gesture… to represent an emotion or mark a memory.
- Since 1999, Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved, figurative sculptures.
The One-Minute Gratitude Journal by Brenda Nathan
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude yields many benefits: physical, mental and spiritual. In this Journal, you have flexibility to write down the dates of entry and not feel guilty if you miss a day. There are also pages in this journal where you can just draw something beautiful. Every page contains an inspirational quote.
Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation for what one has. Write down three to five things you are grateful for in this journal and turn your ordinary moments into blessings.
Dogeared Maya Angelou 2.0 “Attitude of Gratitude” Thin Engraved Cuff Bracelet
Description from Amazon:
- Items that are handmade may vary in size, shape and color
- Maya Angelou’s famous quote is added to the card, and incorporated into the jewelry
- thin engraved cuff
Practice Gratitude Spirituality T-Shirt
- Solid colors: 100% Cotton; Heather Grey: 90% Cotton, 10% Polyester; All Other Heathers: 65% Cotton, 35% Polyester
- Imported
- Machine wash cold with like colors, dry low heat
- Gratitude works. This is something known by who writes a gratitude journal and chases emotional prosperity every moment.
- Choosing gratitude is a lifestyle that leads to happiness. Give thanks while enjoying a meaningful life.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
- Comes in Men, Women, & Youth
- Variety of colors: Black, Cranberry, Kelly green, Heather blue, Dark heather
Inspirational Athletic Running Socks
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- 80% Acrylic | 15% Nylon | 5% Spandex
- Designed in USA
- KEEP YOUR FEET DRY AND COMFORTABLE! Featuring our ultra-spun polyester moisture wicking technology, our inspirational athletic socks keep your feet dry and comfortable while running, at the gym, playing sports or lounging around the house!
- HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE SOCKS! These women’s low cut ankle socks deliver a secure fit every time you put them on. Our inspirational athletic socks serve as a perfect compliment to your sports sneakers, cleats or shoes! The arch compression pads the contours of your feet while providing a comfortable fit and keeping socks in place while living your active lifestyle! Not only fun and fashionable, but functional too!
- LIVE WITH GRATITUDE! Remind yourself and others to live with gratitude with these inspirational socks, providing wisdom not only for your feet, but for the body and soul. Make both a fashion statement and a statement about what motivates you!
- SIZING: One Size Fits Most. We recommend these socks for Women’s Shoe Size 6-12 and Men’s Shoe Size 5-11.
- DESIGNED AND SOLD BY Gone For a Run – A USA based, family owned and operated business located in Connecticut. We pride ourselves on the integrity and quality of our products and firmly stand behind all that we sell. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, please contact us so we can make it right.
Wow! What a selection of gifts of gratitude! We feel blessed just sharing this list with you.
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope your holiday is filled with lots of gratitude and thankfulness.
Kim.
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