Reflection
The last couple of weeks have been heavy.
Two men who profoundly impacted my life stepped into eternity, and while my grief is real, it barely scratches the surface of what their families are carrying.
As a writer and coach, trying to speak about gratitude in a season like this feels almost contradictory. Yet those same roles remind me that gratitude is one of the most powerful—and often most overlooked—forces in the universe.
Loss hurts because love mattered. Gratitude honors that truth. It doesn’t deny the ache; it gently works with it.
Instead of letting grief harden the heart, gratitude keeps it soft enough to heal. It reminds us that Jesus wept too (John 11:35), proving tears and faith can coexist.
Gratitude doesn’t erase the loss, but it does illuminate the gift.
Gratitude helps us remember what was given rather than grow bitter over what is gone.
In moments like these, gratitude becomes a quiet strength—helping us carry the weight, cherish the legacy, and keep our hearts open to the people still in front of us.
Soul Search:
- Where is God calling you to replace sorrow with a grateful heart?
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
