{"id":1147,"date":"2017-11-22T05:00:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/?p=1147"},"modified":"2017-09-27T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T19:06:09","slug":"acknowledging-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/2017\/11\/acknowledging-gratitude.html","title":{"rendered":"Acknowledging gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/files\/2015\/05\/rose.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-147 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/388\/2015\/05\/rose-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"rose\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>It is the day before Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p>It is the perfect time to consider what you are thankful for in your lives. It is also a great time to consider your gratitude for your spiritual life.<\/p>\n<p>It is always a good practice to acknowledge your gratitude. What have you experienced so far this year that helps your faith?<\/p>\n<p>Who has given you encouragement this year?<\/p>\n<p>This week, send them a note and thank them for their influence in your life.<\/p>\n<p>Happy thanksgiving!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is the day before Thanksgiving. It is the perfect time to consider what you are thankful for in your lives. It is also a great time to consider your gratitude for your spiritual life. It is always a good practice to acknowledge your gratitude. 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