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.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
Gratitude Journal - January 28, 2021 Today I am grateful for all the mistakes I have made in my life. While they may have caused pain or difficulty at the time, they are an important part of my journey. My mistakes have helped get me to where I am today, without them I would not be who I am. For this I am grateful.
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
Gratitude Journal - January 27, 2021 Today I am grateful that I had a wonderful, positive, and fun-filled childhood. Too many kids grow grow up wounded and emotionally fragile because of childhood traumas. Abusive parents and drug filled homes are creating broken families and broken children. I have none of that and for that 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
Gratitude Journal - January 26, 2021 Today I am grateful for the quiet of an early morning. Getting up before everyone else, accomplishing some work, and having a cup of coffee in a quiet home is an excellent way to start the day. It leaves me energized and ready to keep moving. For this I am grateful.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20
Gratitude Journal - January 25, 2021 Today I am grateful for the Constitution of the United States of America. The founding fathers created a document that not only outlines our individual, God given rights but also protects us from the overreach of the government itself. This document is worth fighting for. For this I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - January 24, 2021 Today I am grateful for the ability to let go of the past and move forward. While this is typically easier said than done, once your mindset shifts from living in the past to living in the present, everything gets better. For this I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - January 23, 2021 Today I am grateful for road trips with my family. Spending quality time together is something I’ll never regret.
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16
Gratitude Journal - January 22, 2021 Today I am grateful for people who are able to remain positive in the face of adversity. Keeping a positive mindset allows you to move forward while others are stuck and raise others up when times are hard.
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.” 2 Chronicles 20:17
