10/30/2026
Thank You, Stephanie, for sharing tonight’s lesson on GRATITUDE!
Tonight we were reminded that gratitude is about so much more than simply saying thank you. It is about recognizing God's faithfulness, appreciating the people He places in our lives, acknowledging the progress we make in recovery, and being thankful for the church family that walks alongside us.
A few powerful reminders from tonight:
🙏 Gratitude toward God: His goodness is not temporary, and His mercy never runs out. (Psalm 107:1)
❤️ Gratitude toward others: God did not design us to walk through life or recovery alone. We need people who encourage us, support us, hold us accountable, and sometimes lovingly CORRECT us.
🌱 Gratitude for recovery: Recognize progress instead of demanding perfection. Recovery is a journey that requires perseverance. Setbacks do not erase progress. (Hebrews 12:1-3)
⛪ Gratitude for the church: We are not a gathering of perfect people. We are a family of broken people learning, growing, healing, worshiping, and serving together.
One reminder that really stood out tonight:
"If you want to be a better woman, be the woman you needed to somebody else."
And let's not forget: The people in our inner circle should love us enough to tell us the truth, not just tell us what we want to hear.
We are grateful for the lessons, the laughter, the honest conversations, and the reminders that God is still working in each of us.
Let's keep choosing gratitude, celebrating progress, extending grace, and allowing God to transform our hearts.
Progress, not perfection. Recovery is possible, and you don't have to walk it alone! ❤️