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Be grateful Quote by John Ortberg

“sometimes we do not realize how much we have to be grateful for until it is threatened.” quote by John Ortberg
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“sometimes we do not realize how much we have to be grateful for until it is threatened.”

John Ortberg

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Grace and Gratitude, 2019

We often overlook blessings until they’re at risk, prompting deeper appreciation when threatened

In simple terms: Gratitude rises when we fear loss

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude before loss occurs

Themes

spirituality gratitude mindfulness

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily reflection
  • relationship building
  • crisis response

Key Concepts

Appreciation vulnerability faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you grateful for right now?
  • How do you maintain gratitude during hardship?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude can be fleeting without conscious effort

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