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Finding Gratitude in the Middle of Moodiness

Hey Reader,

Have you ever had one of those days where your emotions feel louder than your intentions? Where you want to be gentle, patient, and grace-filled… but your feelings take the lead instead?

Oh friend, I understand that so deeply.

Marriage, motherhood, and even ordinary womanhood have a way of revealing our tender places—those moments when exhaustion, hormonal shifts, or simple overwhelm make us moody and sensitive. You are not alone in this. So many of us have walked through that very same struggle.

For years, I battled intense hormone swings, migraines, and emotional overload during my monthly cycles and after pregnancies. Sometimes the physical strain felt so heavy that my moods stormed in before I could even catch them. Maybe you’ve felt that too?

I used to justify my irritability—after all, the reasons were real. But even then, God lovingly whispered a reminder:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”​
​—2 Corinthians 12:9

Isn’t that precious? Our weakness is not a failure. It’s an invitation for His strength.

We live in fallen bodies with emotions that don’t always behave as we expect. But here is the truth that has carried me through so many rollercoaster days:

We are not victims of our moods—and neither are the people we love.

When we refuse to let irritability rule, something beautiful begins to happen—grace steps in. Perspective softens. Peace settles where chaos once stirred.

🌸 Ruling Over Our Moodiness Is a Holy Habit

Every day gives us chances to reflect on Jesus or react from emotion. I’ve failed many times—but God never stops teaching, lifting, and shaping. He’s so faithful.

Your children, grandchildren, and even your husband are blessed when you choose patience over prickliness. It doesn’t mean you won’t feel the emotions—it simply means you won’t let them reign.

And sister, that’s growth. That’s grace. That’s the Spirit at work in you.

🌿 A Powerful Replacement: Moodiness → Gratitude

One of the most transformative practices in my own life has been turning moments of moodiness into moments of gratitude.

It sounds simple, but it shifts everything.

Gratitude:

• interrupts negative thinking!
• invites God’s peace into your heart!
• helps you respond instead of react!
• reminds you of who God is—not how you feel!

And I love how Paul ties it together so beautifully:

“My grace is sufficient for you…”​
​—2 Corinthians 12:9

When our weakness rises, grace rises higher.

🌸 How Do We Renew Our Minds When Emotions Are Strong?

This is where your War Room—your quiet place with Jesus—becomes sacred ground.

Emotions may be real…
But they still need to kneel before Christ.

Prayer, Scripture, worship, and surrender, and align our thoughts with truth.

“…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”​
​—2 Corinthians 10:4–5

That means you don’t have to wait until the storm passes—you can meet Jesus in the middle of it.

🌼 This Week’s Encouragement

Here are a few gentle practices to help you choose gratitude over moodiness:

• Pause and breathe before responding!
• Whisper a short prayer: “Lord, rule my reactions!”
• Write three things you’re thankful for—right in the moment!
• Spend five minutes in your War Room, even if it’s the bathroom!
• Let Scripture interrupt your emotions!

Little choices create lifelong habits.

And friend—you are growing. You are learning. You are being strengthened day by day by a God whose grace truly is unmeasured.

I’m praying for God’s peace to settle beautifully over your heart and home.
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💕 Resources to Help You Through the Holidays

Here are tools to help you stay rooted in gratitude and grace this season:

• 🌿 FREE Gratitude Bible Reading Plan — Discover joy in every season through daily Scripture reading and reflection.
• ✍️ Gratitude Journaling Workbook — Write, color, and create as you grow in gratitude through guided journaling pages.
• 🎄 Creating Christmas Calm Bootcamp — Find peace and purpose through practical and spiritual encouragement this holiday season.

Let’s walk together in gratitude and grace,
​Judith 💗
​His Unmeasured Grace​
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