By Shelley Hitz
About the Book:
During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity and a complaining spirit. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on how to overcome these negative emotions. As I did, I sensed Him leading me to do a 21 day gratitude challenge.
Over the course of the 21 days, God began to change me as I spent intentional time being grateful for all I had been given. I did this through writing in my journal each day and also sending a hand-written thank you note to someone different each day. This also led me to writing out 21 prayers of gratitude and compiling 21 stories of gratitude.
I want to share what I learned with you in the pages of this book which includes:
21 Days of Gratitude Challenge
21 Prayers of Gratitude
21 Stories of Gratitude
What to Expect On Each Day:
Read my personal stories, struggles and reflections.
Read one scripture and one quote about gratitude.
Apply one personal application step from the challenge.
Read one prayer of gratitude
Read one story of gratitude
Get Accountability and Encouragement
Along with the 21 day challenge, I also started a private Facebook group to provide accountability and encouragement for myself but also for others who decide to join me in the challenge. You will get access to this group as well. It has been amazing to see God at work in each of our lives.
Will you join me on this journey to gratitude?
Shelley Hitz is an award-winning and international best-selling author. Her openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing through her books will inspire and encourage you.
Shelley has been ministering alongside her husband, CJ, since 1998. They currently travel and speak to teens and adults around the country. Shelley’s main passion is to share God’s truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements.
You can find more about Shelley at ShelleyHitz.com or invite her to speak at your event here: ChristianSpeakers.tv
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Finding Joy in the Journey,
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5 Comments
Rebecca
This looks like a great resource – a life of gratitude. Seems to belacking today as so many forget how to be content…I am included in that.
Thank you for sharing this on Ultimate Resources!
Sarah
This does sound like an awesome book. Gratitude is such an important thing for us all to remember I think.
Thanks for linking up!
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Phyllis
It is a great book and reminder to be grateful – especially appropriate during this Easter season.
Jo @ Jo's Health Corner
It sounds like a great book. It is so easy to be negative and pity ourselves. I try hard not to be negative and to count my blessings instead of focus on negativity and things I don’t have, or focus in things that didn’t go the way they should have.
Thanks for sharing this great book.
Phyllis
You are welcome Jo. I hope continue to focus on being grateful.