For years I've been keeping a journal. It's different from the one I write in every morning; the one where I record my observations, interpretations, and applications of the Scripture I'm currently devouring.
No, this one is quite different. This one only holds my thankful's, and each morning I sit and record at least 5 for the day ahead.
Because I want to remember. Because I want to hold to a thankful heart. Because I live in grace.
My favorite days are the ones where I get to turn the page and look back on what I wrote months and sometimes years before (because I always seem to do things backwards, I'm now doing just that as I move back to the first pages). Today was one of those days:
*Books that feed me in my longing for a faith-walk
*Clean sheets and warm blankets
*Testifying about my God of pursuit before students from Brazil, Taiwan, Chile, Vietnam, and China
*Words from a father I've adored all of my life
*Early morning texts from my son
*Food on our always Thankful table
*Possessing an inheritance that is imperishable
*When the house is quiet and only our dog's snore is heard
*When people choose NOT to gossip
*Morning walks of praise
*My Man's love for our daughter
*Food enough for daily bread (and more)
*Our sometimes smelly, always cluttered home
*Old black and white movies (when cussing and sex was not in the mix)
*The prayers of King David
*The sound of My Man's feet hitting the bleachers he can still run
*My CeCe's joy
*Leftovers and conversation
*The winds of Fall
*Precious Hannah-words in the book she gave me for my birthday
*Rising dough on kitchen counter
*My dad talking sports with his grandson
*Words of hope and life in my favorite book...God's story
Keeping this journal has reminded me to remain thankful--not just once a year, but every single day.
Maybe I've just given you an idea for a Christmas gift to a friend or family member who also needs to be reminded of the grace we live in daily.
I highly encourage you to add this gift to your list this year.
(And just maybe your name will appear in that journal someday).
