November 28
For years I kept a gratitude journal. Somewhere along the way, probably in one of our ten moves, lightening the moving van’s load, I abandoned that discipline and those dog-eared pages. However, I remember some of the things for which I was, and continue to be, thankful. Sunshine; friends; family; animals; flowers; color; the seashore; good food; a roof over my head, however humble; paper and pencil; my car; indoor plumbing; apples; peacocks; America; love; speech; political campaigns; waterfalls; wildflowers; leisure afternoons; antique quilts; music; health; shoes; kites; laughter; circuses; cellos; castles; clean sheets and a long night’s sleep.
In no apparent order, these are a few of my favorite things for which I now express my attitude of gratitude for any and all to read.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 136 is a litany of thankfulness to God for his historical presence, and His very presence. Read it today, and develop your own litany.
Prayer: With grateful praise, O Lord, I sing to Your Name, songs, spiritual songs, and choruses, loudly, with hands lifted high, for your blessings too numerous to count, more than the stars or the grains of sand. You are merciful, slow to anger, heal my diseases, comfort my soul, and I am abundantly grateful. But most of all, I thank You for the sacrifice of Jesus. In His Name. Amen.
November 28 Thanksliving Journal: for memories God has preserved.
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November 28 Items, pictures, sketches, photos of a legacy of memories, a place I’ll return when I need reminders of evidence of His love for me in every situation.
Scripture references about memories of God’s blessings.
Psalm 103
Psalm 105
Psalm 107
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Let Israel say: ‘His love endures forever.’ Let the house of Aaron say: ‘His love endures forever.’ Let those who fear the Lord say: ‘His love endures forever.’” (Psalm 118: 1-4)
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he si old he will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
“He tends His flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in His arms, and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.” (Isaiah 40: 11)
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