How can we be genuinely grateful when there’s still so much we wish would change?
In this episode, Alicia explores the emotional and spiritual tension between contentment and desire. Learn why wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful and how to offer God gratitude even when life still feels unresolved.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Can You Be Grateful and Still Long for More?
[02:00] What’s the Difference Between Contentment and Resignation?
[04:00] How Philippians 4:11–13 Reveals the Secret of True Contentment
[06:00] How Can You Know If Your Desires Are Anchored in God?
[07:00] Does Gratitude Mean Staying Silent About Pain?
[08:00] What Do the Stories of the Loaves and Last Supper Teach About Thanks?
[10:00] How Can You Be Thankful In a Situation—Even If You're Not Thankful For It?
[12:00] What Real-Life Gratitude Looks Like in Marriage, Parenting, and Work
RESOURCES:
Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia’s Emotional Confidence Club!
We’re a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.
Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!
Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
RELATED EPISODES:
Ep 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out?
Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?
Ep 285: Toxic Gratitude: When Is Being Thankful More Harmful Than Helpful?
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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