‘Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” '
Gratitude Journal - November 7, 2021 - My Family
Today I am grateful for my family. This weekend, I got to spend time with all of my family. As my kids get older they are around less and less. I have one off at college, one headed to the military in a few months, and a couple others that are growing up far too quickly. Any weekend that I get to spend time with all of them is a great weekend. For my family, I am grateful.
Scripture of the Day - November 7, 2021 - Romans 12:1-2
' I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. '
https://my.bible.com/bible/59/ROM.12.1-2
Gratitude Journal - November 6, 2021 - Self Discipline
Today, I am grateful for self-discipline. Having self-discipline allows me to have the proper mindset every day to not only do the easy things but also tackle the unpleasant and difficult tasks as well. This mindset ensures that I am always moving forward, checking things off my list, and improving myself daily. While weakness occasionally rears its ugly head, self-discipline helps get me back on track and moving in the right direction again. For having self-discipline, I am grateful.
Scripture of the Day - November 6, 2021 - Philippians 4:12
‘I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. '
https://my.bible.com/bible/111/PHP.4.12
Scripture of the Day - October 14, 2021 - Jeremiah 31:34
‘And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” '
Jeremiah 31:34
Scripture of the Day - 2 Corinthians 9:8
‘And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. '
2 Corinthians 9:8 https://my.bible.com/bible/111/2CO.9.8
Gratitude Journal - August 17, 2021 - My Home Gym
Today, I am grateful for my home gym. Six months before covid hit in the spring of 2020, I decided that I wanted to build out a home gym for weightlifting and cardio. I had plenty of space in my unfinshed basement and I got started with a squat rack, barbell, and an assortment of free weights. Later, in the middle of the COVID crisis, I ordered a Concept 2 rower, a couple of gymnastics mats, and I have picked up various other items along the way. I use my home gym nearly every day and I am in far better shape today than I was 18 months ago. For my home gym, I am grateful.
Scripture of the Day - August 9, 2021 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.’
2 Timothy 3:16-17 my.bible.com/bible/111…
Gratitude Journal - August 7, 2021 - A Clean House
Today, I am grateful for a clean house. We spent much of the day cleaning. Cleaning upstairs, downstairs, all-over. Things got mopped, vaccumed, and swept. My fitness center in the basement got a much needed and long delayed reconfiguration and cleaning that made it much more useable and better. For a clean house, I am grateful.
Scripture of the Day - August 7, 2021 - 2 Corinthians 10:5
‘We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." '
2 Corinthians 10:5
Gratitude Journal - June 9, 2021 - Air Conditioning
Today, I am grateful for air conditioning. It’s been hot and seems like it’s going to continue bring hot. So, for a cool place to sleep thanks to air conditioning, I am grateful.
Scripture of the Day - June 8, 2021 - Proverbs 18:24
The people you surround yourself with says a lot about the person you are and who you are looking to become. If you seek out good people, you will find good results. You cannot find success in life by allowing unreliable people in your life.
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Gratitude Journal - June 8, 2021 - Loyalty
Today, I am grateful for loyalty. Loyalty is the combination of love and faithfulness in action. This is a quality often lacking in today’s society. When you find someone loyal, you know that is someone you want in your corner. Those who are willing to stick by you in good times and during challenging times are a rare find. For loyalty, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - June 7, 2021
“The moment you realize you are not present, you are present. Whenever you are able to observe your mind, you are no longer trapped in it. Another factor has come in, something that is not of the mind: the witnessing presence.” - Eckhart Tolle
Scripture of the Day - June 7, 2021 - Philippians 1:12-14
“Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.”
Gratitude Journal - June 7, 2021 - My Son David
Today, I am grateful for my son David. He turned 17 today and is becoming a fine young man. Watching him change from the fun little dude he once was to the responsible and confident adult he is becoming has been so much fun. I look forward to seeing where his life takes him, and I am forever thankful to be his father. For my son David, I am grateful.
Gratitude Journal - June 6, 2021 - Ice Cream
Today, I am grateful for ice cream. It was a hot day to day and, to celebrate the official start fo summer, we stopped at a small ice cream shoppe for a scoop of awesome ice cream. It really hit the spot. Such a nice treat on a hot summer day. For ice cream, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - June 5, 2021
You only truly evolve by b eing present in the moment. That is where you need to be - not the future, not the past - the present.
“Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.” - Eckhart Tolle
