As we go into 2018 I have been thinking about things that I can do to strengthen my relationship with God. One of those things is to keep a Thanks Journal. A Thanks Journal is a journal in which each day you write down all the things that you are thankful for. It will remind you of the good things in this life that come from God.
Here are some tips for keeping a Thanks Journal.
- Don't just go through the motions. Journaling is more effective if you chose to be happy and grateful.
- Go for depth over breadth. Elaborate about several of the things that you are thankful for because it carries more benefits.
- Get Personal. Focusing on the people that you are grateful for has more of an infect than focusing on things of life.
- Try subtraction, not just addition. Take time to focus on one blessing and state what your life would be like without it.
- Savor Surprises. Try to focus on those in expected blessings cause they help you be more thankful.
- Don't over do it. Writing one or two days a week is more beneficial than writing every day.
A Thanks Journal does not have to be something fancy. You can take a simple notebook and use it to write your thanks in. Mark out two or three days a week in which you will write in your journal. Make sure to write several items each day. Write in detail about each item. Then after a period of time you can look back and reflect on those things which you are thankful for.
A Thanks Journal makes you more aware of the blessings that God has for you. You will find yourself being happier. You can look back on the things that you write and smile. You will be so happy in the end.
I encourage you to consider making a Thank Journal 2018. It will help you see more of God's blessings for you.
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