In June I became more mindful of gratitude. To note items in a journal didn’t work for me, but when a friend suggested an app, I got on board. During June and July, I made entries 33% of the days. That was good for me! Since then, I’ve only updated the app twice.
As I reviewed my entries, I found a recurring theme—I love sunshine! Additional items I noted more than once included God’s peace and blessings, spending time with my husband and family, and good health. Other things I was grateful for included lunch with friends, my church, worship music, and being appreciated.
As Thanksgiving draws near, I’d like to share a few other blessings I am grateful for in my life.
My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I cannot imagine my life without God.
My husband’s love and commitment to the Lord, our family, and me. I am a blessed woman.
This year’s blessings include the following:
My eldest daughter and her excitement over my first two books along with the love we share for hiking trails and photography. I’ve enjoyed our time together.
My son and his love for family games, even though he likes some games that I think are odd. I enjoy playing them with him and his family.
My youngest daughter who cons me into buying her stuff she doesn’t need and teaches me new dance steps that I cannot do well. I enjoy spending time with her, anyway.
The ladies in my Bible study group who pray for me and bless me.
My writing critique partners and first readers of my novel who have encouraged me and given me honest feedback to improve my story.
Those who have subscribed to my website’s email list and those who enjoy my blog posts and leave comments or share my posts on Social Media.
Two devotions accepted this year for online publishing. One posted on christiandevotions.us in September, and one is scheduled to post on www.cbn.com on November 23. Also, I was a guest blogger on Suite T-The Author’s Blog.
A recent blessing—I am thankful to have signed a contract for a three-book series with Winged Publications, Forget Me Not Romances. Book 1 is coming soon!
I am grateful for many things, although I don’t write them down as I should. I do thank God for them all.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
(Psalm 118:1, NIV)
Do you keep a gratitude journal? Please share something for which you are thankful.