Gratitude Journal - March 18, 2021 Today, I am grateful for my warm, cozy, and comfortable bed. Let’s face it, after a long day of work, there is nothing better than an excellent bed to go to sleep in. A good night’s rest is the cure to almost any problem. For this, I am grateful.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31
Gratitude Journal - March 17, 2021 Today, I am grateful for owning a reliable vehicle to get around. For many years I drove cars that I serviced myself, fixing what I could and keeping them on the road. While this saved us lots of money, it was also nerve-racking and challenging at times when things would go wrong. Given this, I enjoy having a truck that is reliable and relatively new. For this, I am grateful.
“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.”" Mark 8:34-35
Gratitude Journal - March 16, 2021 Today, I am grateful for modern medicine and the smart men and women that take the time and make an effort to become excellent medical doctors. During my lifetime, there have been numerous advances in treatments and medications for disease and injuries. These improvements have saved and improved the quality of many lives. For this, I am grateful.
“His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.” Luke 1:50
Gratitude Journal - March 15, 2021 Today, I am grateful for open and honest conversation. I love people who don’t just tell you want you to want to hear. People who are willing to tell you the truth, even when it might hurt, are needed in everyone’s life. These are the people that care for you; these are the people that want to see you succeed. I’m working on being more honest and caring in my conversations. I do this for my benefit and to help those to whom I am talking. For this, I am grateful.
“The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalms 34:10
Gratitude Journal - March 14, 2021 Today, I am grateful that I have the skills, opportunity, and drive to help others when they need help the most. I’ve spent most of my adult life as a firefighter and EMT, and as such, I’ve seen my fair share of tragedy and pain. Last night was no different. However, I always try to leave these scenes happy that I was there, ready, and able to help. For this, I am grateful.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2
Gratitude Journal - March 13, 2021 Today, I am grateful for my Concept2 Rowing Machine. What a solid and fun piece of exercise equipment. One of the best investments I’ve made in my home gym. It gives me a great, full-body, low-impact workout in a short amount of time. For this, I am grateful.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:8-9
Gratitude Journal - March 12, 2021 Today, I am grateful for my health. Like all of us, I’m not getting any younger. However, through intentional work and some good genetics, I continue to stay reasonably healthy. I have a bit of normal wear and tear, but overall I’m active, happy, and healthy. For this, I am grateful.
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26
Gratitude Journal - March 11, 2021 Today, I am grateful for knowing that where we are today is not where we have to remain. Each of us can improve, change, and grow. We don’t have to accept the position within which we have found ourselves. We can take action and make things different. In this way, we each can create our future, build it the way we want it to be, and live our best lives. For this, I am grateful.
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10
Gratitude Journal - March 10, 2021 Today, I am grateful for spring rains. I love the fact that spring rains wash away all the dirt and grime that winter and snow left behind, bring out the worms, and start things moving towards green. It makes the whole world feel new and fresh again. For this, I am grateful.
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalms 31:24
Gratitude Journal - March 9, 2021 Today, I am grateful for my ability to learn from my mistakes. Looking back, seeing where I made missteps, and then moving forward and not making those mistakes again is a valuable part of growth. I’ve made lots of mistakes in my life. I’ve trusted people I shouldn’t have trusted, done things I shouldn’t have done, and bought stuff I didn’t need. Thankfully, I can learn from these past mistakes and not repeat them. For this, I am grateful.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalms 119:105
