Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my heart lately: gratitude. Not the kind that’s just a polite “thank you” when someone passes the salt, but the deep, soul-filling kind. The kind that stops you mid-step on a doubtful day and makes you say, “God, I’m thankful just to be here.”
Life isn’t always easy. We have busy schedules, unexpected struggles, and seasons where we feel more empty than full. But here’s what I’ve learned—when we choose to focus on what we do have, even when it’s small, our perspective shifts. We become lighter. Brighter. And more open to joy.
Last week, my husband and I attended our orientation as new home owners of a Condominium. As the staff read the rules and regulations my heart sank in desperation. I never thought we would have so many “Do’s and Don'ts” in owning our first property. And the costs of living there? God, can I handle it?
But the discouragement I felt during the orientation became nothing when I saw the unit and was there for a while. I love it there, the ambience, the quiet, the feel of the house I can now call my own.
Though I knew we would not be able to live there as the way we envisioned it to be, not me and my youngest son who study and work in our current location which is two hours away from the condo.
If we insist, we would only get tired, burn out or worse, get sick. I can’t afford any of these because I need to sustain everything with my job.
But then again, I felt grateful for having that unit that I once thought I will never have. God gave us that condominium for a reason, I may not have that otherwise or be in another property. His grace led us there. He provided me and helped me all throughout the process of getting it.
I don’t know what His plan is but I trust it is for our own good.
I’ve found that when I take time to thank God—even for the small things—I stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing the blessings I’ve already been given. It changes everything.
That’s why I’m so excited to share something close to my heart: the “Grateful” Rose and Butterfly Design T-Shirt. It’s a daily reminder to stay rooted in gratitude. The soft pale pink rosebud and delicate blue butterfly represent beauty, transformation, and grace—everything I pray to live out. And the golden typography of the word “grateful”? A shining statement of the life I want to lead.
Whether you wear it to church, give it as a gift, or pair it with jeans and a smile, this shirt is for anyone who wants to live with open hands and a grateful heart.
Ready to wear your gratitude?
Available in the following stores:
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… and carry a little beauty, faith, and thankfulness with you wherever you go.
With love and a thankful heart,
Jen 💛
