November is the month of gratitude. When thanksgiving rolls around, we really start to focus on things that we are grateful for. I have found that gratitude is something we should practice daily. When you are having a bad day, or you feel like nothing is going the way that it should, it can be easy to focus on your problems. When you choose to practice gratitude, even for the little things, it can really start to change your perspective. Choosing to focus on the things you are thankful for, the things that are blessings in your life, can give you an attitude shift and can change your day around. We are also called to give thanks in everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says " rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. " I have been keeping a gratitude journal for about four years now. I was originally inspired by Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts, and I have found that as I have listed out the blessings in my life, both big and small, it has really helped me look for contentment during difficult times. It keeps my eyes open for the good things in my life, and gives me an expectant attitude towards feeling grateful. I think that keeping a list of things you are thankful for is a great thing to practice, and I would definitely recommend it. Why not start now, during the month of November? Its a great time to begin!
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