Gratitude as a Balm

Overwhelmed to Overcomer

In this heartfelt episode of Overwhelmed to Overcomer, Anna McLaughlin reflects on the true spirit of Thanksgiving, a season of thankfulness that goes beyond the surface-level blessings. Anna invites you to explore the power of gratitude as a balm, especially in moments of pain, loss, and uncertainty. Drawing on personal experiences and spiritual wisdom, Anna challenges us to find thankfulness even in the hardest moments—those times when it feels impossible to see the good.

Join us as we explore how embracing the gift of gratitude—even in the difficult moments—can lead to unexpected blessings and spiritual freedom. Tune in, reflect, and be encouraged to trust in God’s bigger plan for your life, especially in the hard places.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

CITATIONS:

• The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis (part of The Chronicles of Narnia series).

• "Even If" song by Mercy Me.

• The story of King Hezekiah laying out the letter from King Sennacherib in the temple is found in 2 Kings 19 . One of these days, friend, I’ll actually remember that citation!

• Quotation from Bill Johnson, Senior Leader of Bethel Church, following the passing of his wife, Beni Johnson: “There are aspects of God's presence that you can only find in the valley of the shadow of death. He is not a vending machine.” I got the rough quote from this website: https://letterstocreationists.wordpress.com/2022/07/18/bill-johnsons-talk-at-bethel-church-after-his-wife-beni-died/ .

• If you want to dig deeper into our conversation about suffering and finding meaning in the midst of the hard, listen to Episode 39: Reckoning with Suffering.

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MUSIC CREDITS

Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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