Two things God has taught me to practice that bring joy to my heart, especially when it is feeling heavy is to...
Express gratitude and live out love.
I share this with you as I am needing a shift in my thoughts today and in case some of you may need to shift your thoughts too.
I invite you to join me to...
Pause. Breathe. Pray.
May we take time to write down or verbalize what we have to be grateful for. And if there is someone we are grateful for, lets let them know by telling them in person, in a text or by giving them a call. Yet if your heart is really heavy and you have trouble thinking of anything, start by giving thanks for the basics; clothing, food, shelter, etc.
And no matter our circumstances, may we choose to find ways to live out love towards others. I find when I can make someone else’s heart smile, my own heart smiles too. It doesn’t have to be anything big, a simple smile, sharing the compliment we are thinking, spend time with someone, lend a helping hand where it is needed, etc.
As we express gratitude and live out love we are living out purposes God has for us; to give thanks and to love others. I find when I let God lead me and practice giving thanks and living out love towards others, I experience more joy within.
I hope the same for you💕🙏💕
With love and hope,
Shawn
