In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Anna invites listeners to embrace the imperfect beauty of holiday gatherings with family and friends. Drawing from her personal experiences and her father's love of the Beatles, she explores the profound simplicity of the phrase "let it be" as a spiritual practice. Anna shares vulnerable stories about family dynamics, culinary disasters, and the precious nature of fleeting moments, encouraging listeners to hold their imperfect celebrations close and find Christ's presence in the midst of it all. Whether you're navigating difficult family relationships, managing expectations, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season, this episode offers a tender reminder to be fully present and count each moment as a gift from the Father.

• Let It Be: Embrace the imperfection of holiday moments rather than trying to control or fix everything

• Release Expectations: Allow family members to be who they are without needing them to change or meet your expectations

• Finite Time: Remember that we don't know which gathering will be our last with loved ones—treasure the present moment

• Choose Presence Over Perfection: Be fully present with God and others rather than caught up in the details

• Gratitude for Imperfection: Thank God for imperfect moments and ask Him to help you see His love and grace within them

• Christ is Present: God is with you in YOUR moment, not in someone else's picture-perfect celebration

• Let Them: Release the need to control others' behavior, opinions, or choices

• James 1:17 - "Father of heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows"

• Hymn Reference: "It Is Well With My Soul" - "Whatever my lot, You have taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul"

• "Let Them" by Mel Robbins - Referenced for the concept of releasing control over others' choices and behaviors

• The Beatles' "Let It Be" - Song that inspired Anna's personal phrase and approach to presence

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MUSIC CREDITS

Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

Inspiring Hopeful

Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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