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3894 The Letter of Thanksgiving

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 11/27/2025

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciate—the family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, let’s flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself? Think about your year—not just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Where has your heart been whole? What parts of...

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Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denials into acceptance chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you.” Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . There’s a subtle but powerful difference between being thankful and being grateful. Thankfulness happens in the mind — it’s the polite acknowledgment of something received. Think about the...

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The holidays can stir our hearts, drawing us closer to our thoughts. Don't let the busyness cloud what matters. Leave nothing behind. You are created for greatness! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This holiday season, don't let what you think you know be disguised as what matters. Give yourself that space and time. The K.I.S.S. ~ Leave nothing behind! Be brave. Be bold. Be courageous and make a decision to forgive, to love, to share a hug. Life is too precious. So leave nothing behind. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"  ...

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Far too often, we’re caught in a relentless cycle of “putting out fires” — responding to demands, answering endless messages, attending meetings that don’t move the needle. Our days are dictated by everyone else’s priorities. But what if that didn’t have to be your reality? What if you could break free and create margin to do what matters? Imagine this moment as a fork in the road. The old season is burning out, and you're stepping into a new one—one where you call the shots on your calendar and your energy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join...

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As the holiday season unfolds around us, the pull of distractions and pressures can easily divert our mind, body, and spirit from the path God desires. It’s a time when expectations run high, and focusing on what truly matters often feels like an uphill battle. But there is one simple yet powerful weapon we can wield to stay grounded: a heart of gratitude. Psalm 118:24 sets the tone perfectly: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Each day is a gift from God,...

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The holiday season — a time when most expect joy and togetherness — often arrives wrapped in stress, tension, and expectations that feel impossible to meet. It’s no surprise that fights flare more frequently during this time, as couples get caught in a tug-of-war between family demands, unmet hopes, and sheer exhaustion. The mountain looks too huge to climb. But it doesn’t have to break you or your marriage. Because whatever happens, choose us. What have your holidays looked like before? Are you someone who wants to control everything to minimize the possible chaos? Desire to be...

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When life takes over, it has a way of swallowing your heart and demanding your head show up instead. We’re wired to want control—to have everything in order, to anticipate and prevent the unexpected. It feels safer that way. But as a parent, the more you chase perfection, the more you miss the raw, imperfect, priceless moments that really define your relationship with your child. Capture the moment, not perfection. Let’s be honest: no family runs on a flawless schedule. Kids don’t come with a manual or a “perfect moment” alert. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

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Chaos feels like a storm that drowns out everything else — your dreams, your confidence, your clarity. When life tosses curveballs, it’s easy to fixate on what you can’t do, what slipped through your fingers, or what’s falling apart. But what you can’t do doesn’t define you. Holding on to those failures or limitations only keeps you stuck in the mud, blinding you to where your power really lies. Action detangles chaos. So stop. Drop the weight of what’s beyond your control. That’s not where your focus belongs. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women?...

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The holidays hit your healthy living like a wrecking ball. Sweet desserts, salty snacks, savory feasts—your taste buds get a nonstop assault that leaves them confused and craving more. Add the shorter days and the time change, and suddenly the daily walk feels like climbing Everest after a long day packed with endless commitments. Healthy living during the holidays can feel impossible. But you can still tip the scales. Not just for a quick win, but to build a lifestyle that carries you through the seasons. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...

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Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciate—the family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, let’s flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself?

Think about your year—not just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare.

Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com

Where has your heart been whole? What parts of yourself have you poured out in courage, patience, and persistence?

You’ve shown up, even when the weight of uncertainty settled heavily. You faced challenges that stretched your limits and kept moving forward anyway. You’ve carried others through tough days. You’ve made choices—sometimes hard ones—that demanded your integrity and strength. That deserves recognition.

This letter isn’t about empty praise. It’s about honoring the real work you’ve done: holding space for your own growth, standing in your values, and creating pockets of joy and generosity in your world. You have a spark, a well of kindness, and a resilience that’s uniquely yours.

The K.I.S.S. ~ The letter of thanksgiving!

Celebrate the progress you made on days when progress felt invisible. Toast the moments when you chose kindness over resentment, action over fear, and love over doubt. These ripple out in ways you don’t always see and plant seeds that will flourish quietly in the future.

So here’s to you—the human being who gave their best, who showed grace, who learned and adapted, who kept the faith when things got foggy. Your contributions matter. Your light is real. Your life is a gift not only to others but to yourself.

When you write that letter, be bold. Recognize the goodness you created. Give yourself permission to feel proud and worthy of your own thanks.

Because the most powerful gratitude starts with honoring the person you’ve been—and the person you are becoming.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

 

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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer

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Song ID: 68209
Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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