Thankfulness

One of my favorite books that I own is a cute little notebook that I purchased several years ago.

I use this for my Praise Journal. On each page is written the date, then below it I have bulleted items for which I thank the Lord for that day. The items range from very simplistic things to specific answers to prayer. I love this book because it’s such a blessing to me to open it and be reminded of God’s goodness to me.

Here’s a smattering of some of the things listed there:

• A hot cup of Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee
• Trials that have arisen due to the Truth being taught
• First day of summer
• In answer to my prayers the Lord provided a lap top computer for me!
• Blessing is being returned from the trial we faced recently.
• Thoughts of eternity and heaven
• Relief from a migraine
• A lunch date with Dale
• Fresh strawberries
• Job provided for Allison
• The view of the mountains over the dashboard (rather than the rear view mirror!)
• God’s Word in my devotions
• Biscuits and honey for breakfast
• Sick days requiring me to be still
• The study of Ephesians 5
• Seeing my daughter respond at invitation time at church last night
• My parents’ 50th anniversary and the joy of celebrating with the whole family
• Old friends
• An encouraging note in the mail

They go on and on. This is a special book or reminders that God cares for me.

I Peter 5:7 – Casting all your care upon Him, for he cares for you. My husband translates this verse – “It’s not too much of a care for Him to care for you.” It’s no bother for Him to answer prayer, turn trials into blessings, provide nourishing food, work in the heart of your loved one…because he cares for you!

Be reminded of that simple truth and then record it somewhere so you can look back on God’s goodness and be encouraged!