Does your heart feel heavy? This year has been hard! For so many reasons. Sometimes it seems like the end of the tunnel is nowhere to be found. I am right there with you! I can’t believe that this whole year has been like this. It doesn’t feel real to me. How is it November and we are all still struggling with these huge, terrible things that are basically out of our control? How do we cope? What can we do to keep the faith? How do we find the blessings in the bleak days? Jesus. That’s how. We worship Him, talk to Him, thank Him, and praise Him for all the things he has done and is still doing in our lives!

Today I wanted to share some encouragement and resources that have helped me this year! When everything feels like too much, I turn to one or all of these things! We have the ability to readjust our mindset, perspective, and attitude! Hope has never left. Your blessings are still many and God is still and always will be FOR YOU! So today let us refocus our hearts and minds on who and what really matters!

Blessing Board

So I am a visual person and it really helps me to see things versus just thinking about them. So when it comes to ‘counting my blessings’ it is helpful for me to see them. I create these blessing boards to help focus my gratitude and to be more specific when sending up my thanks!

The amazing thing is when it gets going, I can think of even more specific blessings by doing this activity, and by the end, my heart is bursting! So here is one of my examples!

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Worship Playlist

There is nothing quite like praise and worship music! When you really lean into it, it can wreck you, in the best way possible! When I am mad or frustrated, turning on worship music ALWAYS gives me an attitude adjustment and brightens my mood! It helps me to remember what really matters and what is truly important! I find that it is always a good idea to start your day out with worship music. It will help set you up for a great day! It can be very easy to fall into the darkness of this world if we are not equipped with the right tools! Praise Him!

Resources

When it comes to spending time with God, I personally sometimes need some guidance. My mind can wander or I can’t organize my thoughts so I like to use resources that help focus me on specific topics. I also love to learn about God and His word! I want to share some of my favorite resources with you today to use during your quiet time! Praise Him!

The Daily Grace Co – I adore this company! They put out the most amazing and beautiful products! I have done several of their studies, and gifted even more! I receive their quarterly magazine and love all their merch! They have an app and online studies as well!

She Reads Truth – I have long loved this company and actually got my bible from them and gifted a few because they are so well made! They also have online reading plans and studies! I know several people who have used their resources for years! They also share a lot of encouragement on social media if you are looking to pack your feed with goooood news!

The Bible App – I have found that I love this app even more as the years go on! In the past two years, I have really taken advantage of the built-in studies that you can do with others! I have done several with my husband and some with other family members! It feels like a small group meeting because at the end of each daily segment is a “talk it out” section where you can put your thoughts and prayers. And everyone can see these so it feels like a discussion in a way!

Amazon Books – I have actually found a ton of great studies off of Amazon this year too! Specific to motherhood/fatherhood, family, certain struggles, etc! They are affordable and convenient when they show up 2 days after ordering!

Prayer

I hope this post has helped you see the world as a little brighter today! We have to stick together and lean on our heavenly father always! He has gone before us and will never abandon us! Keep the faith and spread encouragement! The world has too much hate and evil in it already! I know times can be hard but there are always hidden blessings to be found! Pray, all day every day! Lift it up! Share with Him! Praise Him! He loves to hear from you and it will feel better to get things off your chest! Remember, worrying will not change a single thing about tomorrow! Love you all! I pray for peace and joy for every single one of you!