Title: A Life of Gratitude: 21 Days to Overcoming Self-Pity and Negativity
By Shelley Hitz
About the Book:
During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity and a complaining spirit. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on how to overcome these negative emotions. As I did, I sensed Him leading me to do a 21 day gratitude challenge.
Over the course of the 21 days, God began to change me as I spent intentional time being grateful for all I had been given. I did this through writing in my journal each day and also sending a hand-written thank you note to someone different each day. This also led me to writing out 21 prayers of gratitude and compiling 21 stories of gratitude.
I want to share what I learned with you in the pages of this book which includes:
21 Days of Gratitude Challenge
21 Prayers of Gratitude
21 Stories of Gratitude
What to Expect On Each Day:
Read my personal stories, struggles and reflections.
Read one scripture and one quote about gratitude.
Apply one personal application step from the challenge.
Read one prayer of gratitude
Read one story of gratitude
Get Accountability and Encouragement
Along with the 21 day challenge, I also started a private Facebook group to provide accountability and encouragement for myself but also for others who decide to join me in the challenge. You will get access to this group as well. It has been amazing to see God at work in each of our lives.
Will you join me on this journey to gratitude?
Shelley Hitz
Shelley Hitz is an award-winning and international best-selling author. Her openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing through her books will inspire and encourage you.
Shelley has been ministering alongside her husband, CJ, since 1998. They currently travel and speak to teens and adults around the country. Shelley’s main passion is to share God’s truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements.
You can find more about Shelley at ShelleyHitz.com or invite her to speak at your event here: ChristianSpeakers.tv
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Robin in NC says
I really enjoy most all Christian writers, but lately I’ve been reading Vannetta Chapman…awesome author!!!! Thanks Shelley!!
Author Samantha Fury says
Thanks for the giveaway, blessings on your book, tweeted, shared and all of that and will try to do again tomorrow.
Samantha Fury
Author of the Street Justice Series
joan jones says
I am reading a lot of different books by Chautonia Havig
Retha says
I began reading My Treasures by Heather Bixel. What a gem. I am enjoying it tremendously – just love the nuggets in there
Tammu says
I am reading Ted Dekker Kiss.
Lu says
I am reading a variety. A couple ended up having a steamy scene or two I didn’t care for. I finished a wonderful, clean YA called ‘The Treasure of Isian’.i am reading ‘Ryan’s Crossing’ and ‘Captive of the Orcs’. I love a variety of subjects.
Kelly says
This is great fun. I’ve met so many great writers. I really enjoy your website Shelley.
Thanks,
Kelly
Bill says
I’m glad to find your blog. I’m really enjoying the 21 Prayers of gratitude right now.
Peggy says
I have been super excited finding your site. My favorite all-time author is MAX LUCADO.. He has truly opened my heart with words that can only remind us who we truly are .
Terri Bargerhuff says
Thank you Shelley! I love your books!
Cheryl Fulton says
Mountains of Spices by Hannah Hurnard
Susan H. says
I love her books!
JackieW says
I’ve been reading 3 mysteries this month since both book clubs I belong to are reading Mysteries for this month. Presently I’m reading Guilt Trip by Ben Rehder.
Barbara says
I’m recently found ‘Tangled Ashes’ by Michele Phoenix and started reading it – because I know the location where the novel takes place…
Rae Wright says
I am reading Piercing the darkness right now
Thadeus says
I’m reading Jesus of Nazareth Part 2: Holy Week and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life.
Barbara Haynes says
Love Christian writer & websites!!
Shelley says
I have been reading Shelley’s books over the past few months and am inspired and encouraged by each one. She has been through some deep valleys in her life but sees God Hand in all of it. Thank you Shelley for opening up your life to encourage others.
Susan H. says
I’ve just started reading The Good Girl by Christy Barritt.