Hello, Elegant Ones
As 2022 draws to a close, my hubby and I are reflecting and feeling grateful and thankful. We hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with family and friends. If you are not with family and friends, we pray that you have peace and know that you are loved and are not alone. If you do not celebrate the holidays, we hope you are well; know that you are loved and have peace.
Thank you for being a part of our blogging family. We write because of you. Every comment and every view is deeply appreciated. We do not take it for granted. We pray 2023 is prosperous physically, spiritually, financially, and in your relationships.
The Christmas Story
For my hubby and I and our family, we also reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas message. We spend time reading Luke 2 and Matthew 1 in the New Testament, which tells about the birth of Jesus. Without the birth of Jesus, there is no death on the cross, no resurrection, and no everlasting life in Him. In our latest YouTube video, I read these passages from the Bible. I include action steps to receive your Christmas miracles, as taught by our pastor.
Gratitude
One thing that I want to continue in 2023 is journaling because I can always go back and see what I have written that I am thankful for. When I need encouragement, I can go back to my journal to remind me to be grounded in thankfulness for what God has done for me. If you don’t like to write, it can be bullet points. Here is a sample entry from the journal:
Father God, In the Name of Jesus, I am thankful for the following:
A colleague I helped at work today.
Keeping a positive attitude despite how I may feel.
I got in my piano practice today.
*These are some examples, but it can be three things that you feel grateful for that day. You can write down three things before you go to bed.
Giveaway
We offer our readers one last giveaway in 2022 to celebrate a successful year for Bubbling With Elegance And Grace.
To enter, you need to leave a comment below, telling us one thing you are thankful for in 2022. The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and a Better Life Journal from Dean Graziosi. The giveaway will close on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). The winner will be randomly selected from the comments and announced on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
This giveaway is limited to U.S. residents; the winner must provide their complete mailing address and email address to receive the prizes.
I am thankful for my families health this year. We have yet to catch COVID or any viruses for that matter. I am praying and hoping this will also continue for our family in 2023! I hope your family stays healthy as well! Thank you for this chance.
Praise God for being healthy! Continued blessings to you!Thank you for entering the giveaway!
In 2022 I was so thankful that my family stayed healthy. With Covid being so bad in the last few years it was nice to have no one in the family affected by it. I lost an Uncle in 2021 to it and it really impacted our family. I hope that 2023 is a very healthy year for all of us again.
I am thankful for my beautiful granddaughter Kinsley, who was born. in February 2022. She is such an amazing blessing to our lives!
Congratulations on the new addition to your family. How wonderful! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
Thank God for divine health and healing for your family! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am so thankful that 2022 didn’t bring any major health concerns for my friends, family and myself.
Praise God that you and your family are healthy. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful for my friends, who were really there for me in 2022 and helped me through every tough time. I love them all so much.
It’s so great to have a group of faithful friends. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I had a particuarlly horrible 2022 but am so very thankful for my boyfriend of almost 25 years. He is my rock and my best friend and know I would have either struggled more or would not been able to handle all the loss and depression this past year gave me.
I am praying that God will heal your heart and give you peace. So glad that your boyfriend was there for you. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am so thankful for my sister, Diane. She has always been there for me. This past year was a hard year for me and she got me through it. I love her so much.
So thankful to have a wonderful sister. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am thankful that I was able to move to a place I have wanted to move to for many years
That’s wonderful that you have been able to make the move that you desired. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
Thankful i live in a safe neighborhood. Going for a walk without fear of being assaulted is something no one should take for granted.
Praise God for what He has given to you. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I’m thankful for my husband standing by my side and taking on the responsibility of being my nurse, provider and health care advocate as I’ve struggled through some of the scariest health moments of my life this past year. I really don’t deserve him…
God has truly blessed you with a wonderful husband. We are praying that you are completely healed. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful for my family during all the trials this year.
A devoted family is so important. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am thankful that I was strong enough and loved myself enough to leave an abusive relationship. I am also thankful that I was able to get a full time job and can support myself.
Praise God that He has brought you through so much! He will always look over! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am so thankful for overcoming some serious health issues in 2022. It was a rough year but ends on a more positive note. So much to be thankful for!
We are praying that your health will continue to improve. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am so thankful for the awesome God we serve!! We have had some really tough times this year. Our car was totaled, I had a heart attack, we moved my mom in with us to help take care of her. I am so very thankful for my family and friends who have always been there for me. Thank you for this wonderful chance and hope ya’ll had a very Merry Christmas and you are Blessed in the new year.
So thankful that God has brought you through so much this year and that you have such great support from your family and friends. Thank you for entering the giveway.
I am so very thankful that God blessed me with my grand babies and my precious family! I love them all so much!
A loving family is important! Thank you for entering the giveaway.
This year, I am thankful that me and my family were more financially stable and be able to pay our bills on time.
Praise God that He has provided you with the money to be financially stable. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I’m thankful for my wife she has been ill and I hope everyday for her to become well
Continued prayers to you and your wife! Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I’m so thankful for my grandchildren. They bring me so much happiness in my life.
Praise God for the grandbabies. So glad you can enjoy them. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
This year in particular I am extremely thankful for the support and love of our family! We bought our first home this year due to my health deteriorating to where I couldn’t climb up the stairs to our apartment anymore.
My parents & my hubs parents & his brother & sis in love all helped us get to where we are and we are eternally grateful!
So glad that you had the support of your family. Praying that you are completely healed. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful for the time I have gotten to spend with my mom this year.
So glad that you had this chance to spend time with your mom. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am thankful for many things, my health, and my FREE COUNTRY! There is no other country like it. I am able to worship freely and gather at the church and PRAISE GOD!
Living in a free country where we can thank and praise God is important. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful that even through this year has been difficult emotionally and financially, God has provided for me and my family.
Despite what we go through, God is always for us. That is so comforting. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am thankful for my family and health
Our health and our family are the two most important things. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I am thankful for my family, especially my husband of almost 20 years who is always looking out for me and he would do anything for me!
Praise God for such a wonderful husband! Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful I made it through another year with my health problem.
We pray that you are completely healed and living a healthy life. Thank you for entering the giveway.
I’m thankful for my family! We had our third and final baby and are fortunate to have 3 healthy, happy kiddos. Not much more you can ask for!
Thank God for a wonderful and healthy family. Congratulations on the new baby! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
We just got evicted from our house because our landlords decided they didn’t want to fix any of the problems the house has that they kept saying they were going to fix. So what I am grateful for, is that we just found a new house to rent and we are currently in the process of packing and moving.
Praise God that despite your challenges, you are overcoming them and coming out with the victory. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
Hello Shannon! Congratulations, you are the winner of our giveaway. We will contact you regarding receiving your items.
I am thankful that during a tough time, my children and I found the support of our community.
God will direct your life during difficult times. So wonderful. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I’m thankful that my husband’s health has improved. It’s tough to watch someone you love in so much pain.
Praise God your husband is doing better. We pray he continues to live a healthy life. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful that the NY storms are finally over lol! Happy New Year everyone!
Those storms look very scary. Praying for the family who lost loved ones in the storms. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
Thankful for good health
Having good health is essential to living a prosperous life. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful for skilled surgeons and medical technology that makes it possible for loved ones to live without the pain they’ve suffered for so long!
Thank God that He works through people to take care of His people. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I’m thankful for my family.
Having a close family is so vital. Thank you for entering the giveaway!
I’m thankful for health and my family.
Having good health is so very important. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I am thankful for my children, my husband, and a warm home.
It means so much to have a loving family. Thank you for entering the giveaway!