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Dark days, busy schedules, and life’s disappointments—how do we overcome the barriers to gratitude and reclaim joy? In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Gabe Kolstad unpacks five powerful hacks to help you foster gratitude and happiness, no matter the season.

Drawing inspiration from personal stories, biblical wisdom, and real-life examples, we explore:

• The 10 surprising benefits of gratitude in your mental health, relationships, and productivity.
• How entitlement, comparison, disappointment, busyness, and self-focus block joy—and what to do about it.
• Why gratitude is the secret to long-term success and happiness.

Get ready to rediscover joy, deepen your connections, and become the person who lights up the Thanksgiving table (and every table)! 🌟

Key learnings:

• Why Gratitude Matters
• 10 Benefits of Gratitude
• Entitlement & How to Overcome It
• Comparison—Limit Social Media
• Disappointment & Building Your Memorial Stones
• Busyness—Creating Space to Be Thankful
• Self-Focus—Finding Joy in Serving Others

✨ Share your thoughts: What are YOU grateful for this week? Drop a comment below and let us know!

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Ever felt uncertain about your next step, wondering if God will provide? In this encouraging episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Pastor Steve Rady to explore how God equips and guides us through every season of life.

Discover how to:

• Recognize God's provision: Hear inspiring stories of how God has shown up in Steve's life and ministry, even when the path was unclear.
• Embrace unexpected detours: Learn how God can use "red barns" to lead us to "white barns" and fulfill His purposes in surprising ways.
• Overcome feelings of inadequacy: Find comfort in knowing that God equips us for the tasks He calls us to, even when we feel unprepared.
• Trust in God's presence: Discover how God meets us in our pain and carries us through challenging times.
• Step out in faith: Be encouraged to take that next step, even when you can't see the whole path, knowing that God is with you.

Gain renewed confidence in God's faithfulness and be inspired to embrace the journey He has for you.

Key Takeaways:

• God provides for our needs in every season, even when we feel uncertain.
• He can use unexpected detours and challenges to lead us to His ultimate purpose.
• We don't have to have all the answers; God will equip us as we step out in faith.
• His presence is with us, even in the midst of pain and difficulty.
• Stepping back to the basics and seeking to serve can help us realign with God's plan.

Call to Action:

Share a time when God showed up for you in an unexpected way. Leave your story in the comments below!

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