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Gratitude Without Conditions · WholeHeart Conversations

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  Constance Lavonice: Gratitude is acknowledging the good in our lives.
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  Constance Lavonice: It evokes feelings of thankfulness.
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  Constance Lavonice: It makes room for appreciation.
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  Constance Lavonice: It's reflective, intentional, and a choice.
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  Constance Lavonice: A grateful person has the ability to see more of the big picture in the perspective that two things can be true at once.
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  Constance Lavonice: A grateful person is able to appreciate the blessings of God, regardless of the circumstance.
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  Constance Lavonice: You're listening to Whole Heart Conversations, a podcast especially for women, to receive biblical encouragement that fosters resilience through the practical application of God's Word.
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  Constance Lavonice: I'm your host, Constance Lavonice.
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  Constance Lavonice: 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, verse 18 says, to give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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  Constance Lavonice: And as the year comes to an end, I've been reflecting on all of the blessings in my life, and I want to express my gratitude for the good things that are in my life.
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  Constance Lavonice: First, I am so thankful for my family and everything they mean to me, the joy they bring, the laughter, the love and memories that we share, the opportunity to have them as an integral part of my life.
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  Constance Lavonice: They make life meaningful and enjoyable.
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  Constance Lavonice: I thank God for the blessing of family.
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  Constance Lavonice: I'm grateful for the friends that I have in my life and also the friends that I've had throughout my life, the ones that I'm able to just be myself with and talk, real talk, authentic and transparent.
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  Constance Lavonice: The long conversations, the prayers, the support, the tears, the laughter, and I really enjoy the laughter.
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  Constance Lavonice: I'm thankful for my circle of mental health professionals I meet with every month.
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  Constance Lavonice: We check on each other to see how we're doing and if we're taking care of ourselves and prioritizing our own self-care.
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  Constance Lavonice: It's good to be around people who love their jobs and are supportive and seek to understand you.
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  Constance Lavonice: It's so therapeutic.
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  Constance Lavonice: I also thank my clients for allowing me to be a small part of your healing journey.
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  Constance Lavonice: And I say small because most of the progress takes place outside of sessions.
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  Constance Lavonice: I've gained so much insight and appreciation for the human spirit and the resilience that each of you possesses.
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  Constance Lavonice: I'm grateful for my husband, my best friend, my love.
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  Constance Lavonice: I'm thankful that you know God and walk in fellowship with Jesus.
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  Constance Lavonice: You take his word to heart and practice it, as exhorted in Ephesians chapter 5, verse 25, you love me as Christ loved the church.
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  Constance Lavonice: I thank God for you.
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  Constance Lavonice: Last but not least is you, the person listening to me now.
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  Constance Lavonice: I thank you and all the others who have listened to my podcast and supported me by sharing it and coming back to listen to more.
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  Constance Lavonice: I appreciate you, and I hope to bring on guests in 2026 who will also encourage you with their testimonies.
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  Constance Lavonice: And as I end the podcast today, I want you to think of someone or something that you're grateful for and recall a blessing of God in your life and meditate on it.
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  Constance Lavonice: I want to encourage you to expand your sight to see more of the big picture.
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  Constance Lavonice: Notice the good things in your life, even if it's simply the breath that you have at the moment, and with that breath comes the possibility of starting anew.
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  Constance Lavonice: In 2026, make it your intention to see the blessings of God, regardless of the circumstances.
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  Constance Lavonice: And if you've heard anything helpful, subscribe, share with a friend, and text the show to let me know what you're grateful for.