4 Things That Happen to Us When We’re Not Thankful with Donna Jones

November 23, 2022

00:00 15:18

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Hey Friend!

Every November, media outlets bombard us with reminders of why thankfulness is good for us. Giving thanks will make you happier, they say. Healthier. It will change your outlook and usher in peace.

And they are right.

Still, knowing all the benefits of thankfulness isn’t sufficient motivation for most of us to practice thankfulness past the perfunctory “name one thing you’re thankful for while you pass the potatoes, please” ritual we practice on Thanksgiving.

If we’re being completely transparent, most of us express gratitude on a day, but not on a daily.

But is it a big deal if we aren’t thankful for the other 364 days of the year?

It turns out it’s a really big deal. Today’s episode discusses four things that happen to us when we are NOT thankful. And, if you have kids, this episode is a must-listen!

xo,

Donna

Listen to learn more about:

Why happiness is self-focused?
What causes entitlement?
How being ungrateful makes us lose our zest for life?
How thankfulness can help us not become bitter or resentful?
Why do we take God for granted?

Resources:

Luke 17
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Psalms 9:1
James 1:17

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

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Website: www.donnajones.org

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Meet Your Host

As a pastor’s wife with decades ministering to women, Donna Jones brings a wellspring of real-life wisdom, a lifetime of Biblical knowledge, and a dose of wit to propel listeners forward in their journey with God. She’s been described as “practical, biblical, engaging, and real, with the warmth you’d expect from a friend.”

Donna is the author of three books, including Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God and Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life. She’s written six Bible studies, four that deal with topics near to a woman’s heart: family, friendship, confidence, and contentment. Her works have been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, Focus on the Family, and Crosswalk. A national and international speaker, Donna has spoken to audiences in 28 states and on four continents and has been a guest on numerous podcasts and television shows.

Connect with Donna at www.donnajones.org, on Instagram @donnaajones or Facebook at Donna Jones, Speaker & Author.