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The Morning Thing is celebrating National Gratitude Month. What are you grateful for today?

We have turned the calendar to new month! November is a special month on our calendar as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.
You don’t have to wait until 11/28 to be thankful. You can show gratitude today!

National Gratitude Month began in 2015, thanks to Stacey Grewal, an author and inspirational speaker. She wanted a dedicated time to focus on gratitude, which led to the month-long celebration every November. Click HERE to read more about how this special emphasis started.

DaysoftheYear.com shares some ideas on to celebrate.

How to Celebrate National Gratitude Month

Start a Gratitude Journal

Grab a notebook and start jotting down three things you appreciate every day. It can be anything from your cozy slippers to a delicious slice of pie.

Flipping through these notes later will remind you of all the wonderful moments you’ve had.

Send Thank-You Notes

Handwrite thank-you notes to friends, family, or colleagues. Imagine the surprise when they find a heartfelt note in their mailbox!

This small gesture can brighten someone’s day and strengthen your connections.

Create a Gratitude Jar

Find an empty jar and decorate it with stickers and ribbons. Every day, write down something you’re thankful for on a slip of paper and drop it in. At the end of the month, read all the slips and relive the joy.

Host a Gratitude Party

Invite friends over for a gratitude-themed party. Ask everyone to share something they’re grateful for. Add fun activities like making gratitude crafts or sharing thank-you cards.

This party will leave everyone feeling appreciated and uplifted.

Volunteer in Your Community

Spare some time to volunteer at a local charity or community center. Helping others can boost your gratitude.

Whether it’s serving meals, cleaning up a park, or mentoring kids, your efforts will make a difference.

How will you celebrate gratitude today? Let us know at wnzr@mvnu.edu

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Are you stressed? These bible verses will help!

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared 5 bible verses to reflect on when you are stressed.

Stress impacts all areas of our lives – mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. God wants us to come to Him when we find ourselves in stressful situations. He is there, ready to take the burden.

Please take a few minutes to read this full article from author, Vivian Bricker. Click HERE to read her insight and the full article shared on Christianity.com

1. Matthew 6:34

 “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” 

2. Matthew 11:28

 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” 

3. John 14:27

In this Bible verse, Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

4. 1 Peter 5:7

 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 

5. Exodus 14:14

This passage from the Old Testament says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Vivian Bricker loves Jesus, studying the Word of God, and helping others in their walk with Christ. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degree in Christian Ministry with a deep academic emphasis in theology. Her favorite things to do are spending time with her family and friends, reading, and spending time outside. When she is not writing, she is embarking on other adventures.

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