Hostess: Lysa TerKeurst
Contributing Writer: Lysa TerKeurst
Sometimes I get so tired and grumpy I find myself snapping at everyone. Ever been there? Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. We don’t want to act that way and yet constant demands can make emotions high and spirits low. One day I was asking God to help me. Suddenly the word thanksgiving popped into my head. So, I started listing things that I’m thankful for.
It felt a little silly. I wanted some deep theological truth to chew on and ponder. I wanted a big lightning strike of revelation. I wanted an instant fix. But here I was in this basic exercise.
And something amazing happened. The more I verbalized what I was thankful for, the less cloudy my heart felt. Now when I start feeling stressed out and snappy, I make myself start listing off the things I’m thankful for. And it’s amazing what thanksgiving will do to redirect a worn out woman. For more visit Proverbs31.org.
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What Happens When Women Walk in Faith, by Lysa TerKeurst
What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, by Lysa TerKeurst
Contributing Writer: Lysa TerKeurst
Sometimes I get so tired and grumpy I find myself snapping at everyone. Ever been there? Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. We don’t want to act that way and yet constant demands can make emotions high and spirits low. One day I was asking God to help me. Suddenly the word thanksgiving popped into my head. So, I started listing things that I’m thankful for.
It felt a little silly. I wanted some deep theological truth to chew on and ponder. I wanted a big lightning strike of revelation. I wanted an instant fix. But here I was in this basic exercise.
And something amazing happened. The more I verbalized what I was thankful for, the less cloudy my heart felt. Now when I start feeling stressed out and snappy, I make myself start listing off the things I’m thankful for. And it’s amazing what thanksgiving will do to redirect a worn out woman. For more visit Proverbs31.org.
Related Resources
Visit Lysa’s Blog
What Happens When Women Walk in Faith, by Lysa TerKeurst
What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, by Lysa TerKeurst
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2 Comments:
I am thankful for a reminder to get on with being thankful!
God is speaking.
Thanks!
I am thankful for your everyday encouragement and help to examine our hearts in every situation.
Thanks for being so transparent with your life and the lives of your family.
Your radio ministry has been a blessing to me.
Thanks again!
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