Become New with John Ortberg 9. The Moment Gratitude Actually Begins
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Nov 20, 2025 Barbara Harrison, John Ortberg's sister, shares her thoughtful insights on gratitude and spiritual formation. They dive into how gratitude truly begins when we fully savor life's moments, rather than just acknowledging them. Barbara emphasizes the importance of receiving rather than producing gratitude, highlighting how we often notice blessings only when they're gone. Reflecting on joy from everyday experiences, they encourage listeners to practice savoring people and moments, fostering a deeper sense of appreciation.
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Gratitude Starts With Tasting
- Gratitude begins with tasting, not just thinking or saying it aloud.
- Savoring experiences lets you receive gifts rather than merely analyze them.
Practice Receiving To Grow Gratitude
- Do practice receiving instead of always giving to cultivate real gratitude.
- Let yourself savor small gifts so gratitude wells up naturally rather than being produced intellectually.
Dishwasher Appreciation Moment
- Barbara noticed she only appreciated her dishwasher when it stopped working.
- That lack of receiving made her realize she hadn't savored everyday conveniences.
