Jesus himself said “Blessed are the poor in spirit” giving us permission to feel down. Scripture also reminds us that we don’t mourn as those who have no hope and “the joy of the Lord is our strength”. The only way Chris & I know of, to resiliently find hope in the midst of a challenging 2020, is to develop our gratitude muscle. Gratitude leads to joy, which leads to strength. We hope you find this encouraging, you are not alone! Wishing you all a meaningful & memorable Thanksgiving!