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This Thanksgiving is so different for all of us.\xa0 We can\u2019t get across the border to see family and eat turkey, and many of you are staying home and staying safe as well.\xa0 In the midst of it all, we have been feeling sad, lost, overwhelmed and exhausted, and a little ashamed for feeling that way.\xa0 As Christians aren\u2019t we supposed to just push through and \u201cbe thankful?\u201d\xa0 In this week\u2019s podcast episode we talk about just that - how being thankful isn\u2019t turning a blind eye to our pain and sadness, but knowing he is right there with us in the midst of it.\xa0 It is ok to feel both - sad and thankful.\xa0\xa0

Jesus himself said, \u201cBlessed are the poor in spirit,\u201d so He was giving us permission to feel down.\xa0 But scripture also reminds us that we don\u2019t mourn as those who have no hope, and \u201cthe joy of the Lord is our strength\u201d.\xa0 The only way Chris and I know of, to resiliently find hope in the midst of a challenging 2020, is to develop our gratitude muscle.\xa0 Gratitude leads to joy, which leads to strength.\xa0 We hope you find this episode both honest and encouraging as we let you into our lives.\xa0 You are not alone!\xa0 Wishing you all a meaningful and memorable Thanksgiving!\xa0