In the midst of a season filled with so much difficulty, gratitude has seemed like an impossible ask. And yet, as I read through these pages, I found my heart encouraged and convicted by Allison’s gentle, biblical, and real-life counsel—showing us that gratitude isn’t just about “thinking positive” but that it’s a posture of the heart that impacts every facet of the Christian life. -- Sarah Walton (Author, Hope When It Hurts)
The pain and suffering that give Allison Brost every reason to grumble are what make her the perfect voice to exhort readers to be grateful. At no point will they think, “Easy for her to say,” because none of this is. Allison has tilled and toiled to cultivate gratitude in her own life and offers this book as a gardening guide to help others grow in gratefulness as well. Her action steps at the end of each devotion artfully allow for immediate application without encouraging self-reliance. As she writes, “It takes intentionality to grow gratefully,” and, with the help of the Master Gardener, Grateful is precisely the tool you need to do it. -- Abbey Wedgeworth (Author, Held)
Allison Brost doesn’t claim to have perfected what it means to live a life of gratitude; but with refreshing authenticity and a humble posture, she uses God’s word to challenge readers to pause, reflect, and take actionable steps to begin growing in thankfulness. -- Jessika Sanders
I found that these short and simple reflections really resonated with me and stirred my heart to thank God. These chapters revealed how much more God has been doing than I was aware of! A precious little book that will do your heart good. -- Linda Allcock (Author, Deeper Still)
In her new book, Grateful: 30 Days of Growing in Thankfulness, my friend and the author Allison Brost dives into the complexities of acknowledging the challenging, discouraging, and messy moments in life, all while still positioning ourselves before the Lord in gratitude and thanksgiving for all that he has done and all he will still do, as we surrender our lives to his will and his way. Through her own grief and personal trials, Allison has built her life on the immovable truth of God’s goodness. Her continual desire to posture herself before God with a grateful heart will be inspiring to all her readers. -- Tabitha Yates (Author)
In Grateful, Allison leads us to cultivate a thankful heart even in this imperfect life. She teaches us to practice gratitude every day, no matter what it brings. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff of this life but instead points us to Scripture and teaches us to seek things to be grateful for right in the midst of it. -- Kelsey Scism (Author)
In Grateful, Allison opens our eyes to the goodness of God despite our circumstances. Through relatable stories and practical guidance, Allison takes her readers lovingly by the heart and leads them to experience true, lasting gratitude in the Lord. -- Amber Palmer (Writer)
