Gratitude does not remove our pain and sorrow, and it is not a substitute for grief. However, gratitude invites us to be thankful for what we do have, and it shifts our focus from our problems to God’s provisions. Check out today’s post for how we take hold of the gift of gratitude in the midst of pain and hardship.
When Dorina’s husband died from cancer in 2014, she didn’t know how to move forward. Finding the courage to begin again required her to rely on the Lord for strength and pursue her long-standing passion for running. Running became her grief therapy—a way to experience God’s presence, process her thoughts, and cry out in prayer. God met her on the trails and led her down an unexpected path toward renewed hope and an opportunity to love again. Dorina’s story is a testament to God’s goodness that will inspire you to press on through life’s trials.
This year, let’s pair our goals with intentions! It starts by creating space in our schedule to reflect on how we’ve grown and discern where God is leading us in the year ahead. Visit my post to download a free Dream Guide and set intentions for your spiritual, relational, personal, and intellectual growth in 2020!
“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” […]
