Gratitude Journal - February 8, 2021 Today, I am grateful for being home. Heading out into the world is nice sometimes, but returning to the comforts of your space and loved ones is the best. For this, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - February 7, 2021 Today, I am grateful for sunshine on the ocean. After a weekend of clouds, a little sun makes for a nice end to the weekend. For this, I am grateful.
“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2
Through Job, we know that if God says something is so, it is so, and nothing any man can do will change that. God has plans for each one of us. God doesn’t guarantee that our lives will be comfortable, nor does He give us all of the answers to life’s questions, but He does ensure that no matter what happens, He is with us through it all. I find peace in this.
Gratitude Journal - February 6, 2021 Today, I am grateful for new friendships. Meeting new people with shared interests and a thirst for excellence expands your world and makes you a better person. Everyone needs to go out and find their tribe. For this, I am grateful.
“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30
To me, this verse highlights the need to put my faith in God instead of thinking I have any control over things. I need to focus on bringing all glory to God rather than attention to myself.
Gratitude Journal- February 5, 2021 Today, I am grateful for all the people that work in the airline industry. Thank you all for keeping us flying. For this, I am grateful.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalms 27:1
If you have Jesus in your life, everything else, every problem or trial you can encounter is trivial. While your day-to-day issues are real and demand your attention and time, they are nothing compared to the power of Christ in your life. They are temporary; God is forever. There is nothing to fear - not car problems, not money issues, not problems at work - as long as you keep Christ as the anchor of your life.
Gratitude Journal - February 4, 2021 Today, I am grateful for the power of mindfulness and meditation. Being present for the small things and aware of what you are doing allows for more awareness and presence for the essential times and moments in life. For this, I am grateful.
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18
Gratitude Journal - February 3, 2021 Today, I am grateful for the man I am today. I’m not as good as I can be, but I’m a better version of myself than I was yesterday, last month, or last year. I am a work in progress. For this, I am grateful.
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:2
Gratitude Journal - February 2, 2021 Today, I am grateful for the healing power of forgiveness. Forgiveness is not about giving something to the one that has wronged you; forgiveness is about giving yourself peace and liberation from past hurts. For this, I am grateful.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Gratitude Journal - February 1, 2021 Today I am grateful for the understanding that I do not know everything. Not knowing and being open to the possibilities of the world is a strength that allows me to explore the world around me more fully. While we all have opinions and beliefs, and those are important, being open to being wrong is critcal as well. For this I am grateful.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Gratitude Journal - January 31, 2021 Today I am grateful for building mental and physical strength. Mental strength allows me the ability to do the right thing, even when doing the right thing is hard. Physical strength gives me the confidence to stand my ground in the face of adversity. For this I am grateful.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Gratitude Journal - January 30, 2021 Today, I am grateful for the little accidents in life that seem inconsequential at the time but prove to be life-changing. These are not accidents. This is God speaking directly to you. You should listen. For this I am grateful.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
Gratitude Journal - January 29, 2021 Today I am grateful that I have the ability and capacity to learn new things. Learning is a source of energy that always drives me forward. There is always something new to learn, giving up learning is giving up living. For this I am grateful.
