A Journal of Thanks

Because of several inspirational ideas I've heard over the years, I've decided to start an online journal (aka: blog) of thankfulness. Why? Let me tell you.

At the 2011 Women's Retreat hosted by Corban University, one of my professors did a break-out session on "Contentment." And I learned one of the main ways to stay content: be thankful. Count your blessings. She recommended keeping a journal each day of things that happened that you can be thankful for. Even after a really bad day it is good to find something positive, no matter how big or how small.

The mom of one of my best friends read the book One Thousand Gifts, and was inspired to record the gifts (blessings) that came each day. I have yet to read the book, but it's on my list.

The Bible asks us to be thankful, and to tell of God's wondrous deeds. Not only is this a journal of thankfulness, but each entry is a milestone to remind me of God's faithfulness and of how good my life really is.

The reason why the journal is online is simply because I can blog from my phone, which I always have with me, at any moment of any day. I don't have to keep track of a notebook or remember to get it out to write in. I use my phone for a lot of "notes to self" so this just seemed the easiest.

This blog post is going to be my only promotion of my online gratitude journal, because I don't want to "brag." You are more than welcome to follow my gratitude journal and read it, especially if it inspires thanksgiving in your heart.

The blog can be found here. Check it out if you wish! And maybe this will inspire you to reflect on the blessings in your life.