Gratitude | Curated Box
If every good and perfect gift comes from the Father above, as James 1:17 promises, then what about the not-so-good things we encounter in daily life? Without a doubt, every person, everywhere, will face suffering of some kind. We are promised that too in John 16:33: “In this world you will have trouble.”
It’s no surprise that it’s easier to see God on the good days than on the not-so-good ones—this is simply human nature. But what if both the good and the bad are actually gifts?
Consider the life of Job. In the Old Testament, Job lost everything—his wealth, his family, his health. Yet despite his immense suffering, he never lost perspective. He never stopped being grateful.
“This is the lesson of Job. As he followed the difficult path of allowing his losses to enlarge his soul for God, God blessed him superabundantly. Not only was he spiritually transformed, but ‘the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before...,’” Pete Scazzero writes.
The next time a trial enters your life, try to see it as a gift. If it draws you closer to God, then it truly is. God uses everything—the good and the bad. Gratitude has the power to transform everything into a gift.
What's in the box?
- Sanaa Gift Wrap | Frosted Juniper | Retail Value: $8
- Featuring Sanaa Art made by teen moms in Kenya who have been rescued from desperate situations
- Embroidered Felt Star Ornament | Retail Value: $10
- Made by Street Hope in Kenya
- 3.5" x 3.5"
- Hand-stitched Kitenge Gift Tags | Retail Value: $4
- Made by Street Hope in Kenya
- Frosted Juniper Tea Lights | Set of 12 | Retail Value: $16
- Made by Local Hope in the USA
- Brass Tea Light Holders | Set of 3 | Retail Value: $24
- Made by Forged in Hope in Kenya
- 1" x 1"
Retail Value: $62
ABOUT THE ARTISANS
Sanaa Collection
Sanaa is Swahili for “work of art.” Many MHG products feature Sanaa art created by the girls of Rehema House. When you purchase from our Sanaa Collection, you are joining us to change the lives of women around the world by empowering them through dignified work.
Forged in Hope
A Mercy House Global group from the Kibera slum in Kenya, Forged in Hope includes two artisan groups that handcraft jewelry and home décor from brass, wood, and horn. These groups reinvest their earnings into businesses in Kibera, fostering local economic growth.
Mercy House Global proudly supports these talented artisans, promoting empowerment and sustainability.
Mathew, a member of Forged in Hope, worked on the soldering process to create your Brass Tea Light Holders. He uses his earnings to pay off debts, provide for his family’s basic needs, and support his children’s education.
Local Hope
Local Hope is an artisan group from Houston, Texas, comprised of vulnerable women, including refugees and survivors of human trafficking. The group receives support from Mercy House Global through skills training and employment opportunities. Local Hope aims to provide a supportive work environment where women can rebuild their lives and gain economic independence.
In addition to creating economic opportunities through job creation, MHG extends its support to the local community through various programs. These initiatives include ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) classes and empowerment luncheons. In addition to fostering fellowship, the events also provide skills training, empowering individuals to enhance their capabilities and integrate successfully into their new environment. MHG’s multifaceted approach goes beyond commerce, emphasizing community development and the holistic well-being of its members.
Street Hope
Street Hope began as a group of women from Mathare slum who had lived on the street for their entire lives. After working with Mercy House Global to learn the art of hand-stitching, the women of Street Hope are growing in their skills and confidence, providing food and education for their children, learning to read, overcoming addiction, and moving into their own homes.