Thanksgiving Journal

Welcome to my Blog of Intentional Thanksgiving

On Sunday, January 3, 2010, God spoke to my heart about regularly writing down three things for which I'm thankful. I don't want to be an Eeyore, expecting the worst, fearing the storms, having a drab spirit. I want to live in victory, rejoicing in the blessings of God. So I started this Thanksgiving journal for the purpose of giving thanks to God, if not daily then as close to daily as possible. 2010 was my first year of intentional thanksgiving but not my last year. I intend to continue on, thanking God for and in the midst of life.

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Giving Thanks: Day 199

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for the late but abundant snowfall that finally arrived in Idaho yesterday.
• … for the strong young men who handle the snow removal from drives and sidewalks in our subdivision.
• … for the great books I received yesterday via UPS that will help my DH count his carbs (I should count too but not for the same reason).

Giving Thanks: Day 198

Today I'm thankful to God for:

• … the wonderful resource books on my writing bookshelf.
• … the special group of friends who are praying for me today and for whom I'm praying.
• … the full armor of God.

Giving Thanks: Day 197

In this first week of another new year, I am thankful to God for:

• … the patience of my editor.
• … the ideas I've been getting for my WIP and for the book to follow.
• … for friends who are walking the faith journey with me because they keep me accountable in the very best of ways.

Giving Thanks: Day 196

Today I am thankful to God:

• … for the bright sunshine sparkling off the dusting of snow received in the night.
• … for the beautiful soundtrack from War Horse, playing in my iTunes writing playlist.
• … because even though life is sometimes hard, He is always good.

Giving Thanks: Day 195

Today I'm thankful to God for:

• … the wonderful Book of Romans and especially for 8:1, 8:28, and all of chapter 12.
• … the new Michael W. Smith instrumental album, Glory , playing while I read my Bible.
• … my Facebook and Twitter friends who let me share a little of my life and my writing with them and who share with me in return.

Giving Thanks: Day 194

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for moist puppy-dog kisses.
• … for the purr of a contented cat.
• … for a clean kitchen, courtesy of my DH.

Giving Thanks: Day 193

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for the sunlight streaming through the wintery-gray clouds.
• … for the air blowing through the vent in my office, keeping me toasty warm on an otherwise cold day.
• … for the yarn that awaits me to begin a new prayer shawl. What shall it become?

Giving Thanks: Day 192

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for all the wonderful technology that makes my work and personal lives so much easier, including my laptop, my smartphone, and my treadmill (just to name three).
• … for the release of A Home for Christmas (two inspirational Christmas stories from Mary Connealy & moi) on the Nook and Kindle for just 99 cents. What fun to have a new release out for holiday reading! What fun to be in a collection with Mary!
• … for the weight I've lost this fall; not many pounds but headed in the right direction for a change!

Giving Thanks: Day 191

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for the way I feel after 30 minutes on the treadmill.
• … for the chance to meet today with some lovely folks at a senior living center, book-lovers all.
• … for the crazy antics of my dog and cat that make me laugh.

Giving Thanks: Day 190

Today I'm thankful to God:

• … for my home and the means to keep it warm as the temperatures plummet.
• … because no one comes to Jesus unless the Father draws them—and He drew me!
• … for the ladies in my BSF discussion group.