EP 12: How Gratitude Keeps You Focused on Jesus

Episode 12: How Gratitude Keeps You Focused on Jesus

In this season finale of The Jesus On Repeat Podcast, we’re talking all about the power of gratitude—and how it keeps our hearts focused on Jesus, even when life feels overwhelming. From everyday frustrations to deep valleys, gratitude helps us anchor our faith and remember God’s goodness. Denise shares how to make thankfulness a daily habit, what the Bible says about it, and how even Jesus modeled gratitude in hard moments. Plus, stay tuned for a special prayer just for you and a look ahead at what’s coming in Season 2!

Show Notes:

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1! 🎉 In this powerful closeout conversation, Denise dives into the spiritual discipline of gratitude and how it realigns our hearts with Jesus. When life gets chaotic, gratitude isn't just a feel-good attitude—it’s a faith-filled practice that shifts your focus from problems to God’s presence.

Whether you’re walking through grief, disappointment, comparison, or just feeling stuck, this episode will encourage you to see how thanking God anyway changes everything.

🔑 In This Episode:

• Why gratitude keeps you spiritually focused and grounded

• What 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Philippians 4:6 teach us about thankfulness

• Real-life examples of choosing gratitude in hard times

• How Jesus modeled gratitude—even in pain

• 5 simple ways to make gratitude a daily spiritual habit

• A short prayer just for the woman who feels overwhelmed or unseen

• A heartfelt thank you for rocking with us in Season 1

• A sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 2 🎉

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• Philippians 4:6

• John 6:11

• Luke 22:19

• Romans 8:28

🙏 Prayer Highlight:

“Help her to see the good You are still doing, even if it’s hard to notice. Let gratitude be her weapon against discouragement and her anchor in the chaos.”

💡 Reflection Questions:

• What’s one area of your life where it’s hard to be thankful right now?

• How can you build the habit of noticing and naming God’s goodness daily?

• How might your spiritual life grow if you focused more on what you have than what you lack?

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Thank you for tuning into this week's episode!

XOXO,

Denise