Gratitude

I could write about Gratitude every day. Yesterday my dad gave me a vehicle to drive while his mechanic worked on my car. Not only did they get my water pump put on but they found the short in my electrical system that runs my fan. I now have an air conditioner and a car that does not run hot.

Gratitude defined in the dictionary means to be thankful. Boy do I have a lot to be thankful for. I try to read and journal at least 5 out of 7 days a week. At the end of each reading and journal I list 5 things I am grateful for. I heard this on Oprah back in 1996 so I started to do it. I can tell no matter how hard the day, week, or year sounds gratitude for the things that are right makes you feel like life is not so hard.

Sometimes I struggle to find 5 things and I would list "I breathed today." I am grateful for everything from my car got me around today to my beautiful 3 month old grandchildren are fabulous. It doesn't matter how big or small, gratitude reminds me of how thankful I am to have what I have.

I challenge you to try it. Even if you don't make time to read and journal make time to make a list everyday of the 5 things you are grateful for. Life will feel a little better no matter what is going on around you. Go God