Gratitude Journal #20

What I'm thankful for:
*blue sky
*sunshine
*a morning walk in the brisk fall air
*red leaves
*holding a warm mug of coffee in my hands
*a warm house
*inspiring music
*my amazing husband
*friends who care and who I can be honest with

What I want:
*to love God more
*to not put God in the box that my human brain tries to put Him in
*more energy today than I had energy
*to love the people around me
*to cling to God and put Him before all else

Gratitude Journal #19

For the past three days, our sleepy little town has been blanketed in unusually thick fog. My mind and body feel a bit like they are stuck in thick fog as well. I start to get frustrated and down on myself for being so tired. But then I remember that it is Friday, and that this has been a pretty full/busy week. I am thankful for all of the people time and good conversations that this week has held. But I do need to find some restoration, some rest, some refreshment. As part of that, a gratitude journal helps my perspective.

What I'm thankful for:
*a mostly unscheduled day
*grace and truth
*friends and good conversations that resonate on a heart level
*all of the people standing with us in prayer, encouragement, and financial support

What I want:
*To love God more
*To love the people around me
*To feel more rested
*To keep a proper perspective of life

Gratitude Journal #18

What I'm thankful for:
*colors
*flowers
*sunshine
*how big my God is
*people who serve a big God, and so have big dreams/vision
*opportunities to be a spectator of or be involved in some of those big things.
*my siblings and the ways they make me laugh/smile
*baked goods
*friends
*deep conversations
*streaming radio online with truth-speaking music

What I want:
*To truly understand how big my God is
*To rest IN Him
*To love God more
*To love my husband, family, and friends more
*To wait patiently
*To be more selfless

Gratitude Journal #17

What I'm thankful for:
- another sunny day
- good conversations with friends
- my OH teaching license came in the mail earlier this week!
- my Mom - and an envelope from her today with a fun baking magazine (like I really need more encouragement to bake:) and some other important papers

What I want:
- to have a good attitude about and be patient with the renovations going on in our building
- to truly understand God's love and grace - and have it permeate my heart
- to be closer to God today than I was yesterday
- to be honest with the people around me
- to encourage the people around me

Gratitude Journal #16

What I'm thankful for:
- sunshine
- the beginnings of fall colors
- leaves crunching underfoot
- friends
- prayer
- Truth
- music that speaks to my heart

What I want:
- less of me, more of Him
- peace
- joy
- rest
- Truth
- wisdom