My Gratitude list

I had a different start to the year than normal because I didn’t have so much expectations like I would have in the previous years. I was at peace and just wanted to know what God wanted me to do and what would please Him. In the process, I started to see beauty in everything and in each day. I was inspired to keep a gratitude journal at the beginning of the year and titled it "365 days of gratitude." It's been great; it makes me more grateful and help me see the bright side of everything.

The year is almost over. Irrespective of everything, I am still grateful to God. It’s not even about the huge things. This time, I am grateful for the little things. After a busy day, I arrived home to realize my roses had already bloomed and it made me smile. I was amazed that something as little as a plant could make me smile. To me, it was a sign of hope. It’s funny how we always long for the huge things, the big dreams, the big miracles before we live and appreciate life. Even the little things are miracles too, the little things in each day add up to huge blessings. They may not appear to be significant but I choose to be grateful to God for everything.  

Here are some of the miracles I am grateful to God for.

1. That I know Jesus. well, this is indeed the greatest blessing. I cannot even begin to imagine my life without Him.

2. That regardless of some happenings, I am here looking gracious and don’t look like what I have been through.

3. That I can get through today and look forward to tomorrow.

4. That I have an incredibly loving family.

5. That I am married to a man who loves me and finds me interesting.

6. That I am able to consistently keep a gratitude journal.

7. That I am able to express my thoughts in writing and share some of my life's experiences.

8. That I am able to walk in Forgiveness, extending grace to myself and others.

9. That I am able to love those who do not deserve it. I have experienced such grace from God and some people, so I am willing to extend the same love to others too.

10. That I am content with what I have and trust God to settle me with what is best for me.

11. That I have a gift of creativity and can see beauty in everything.

12.  For the wisdom given from God to know what to do 

13. That my journey through anxiety and fear is over

14.  For my discernment spirit.

15. That I am able to stop overthinking

16. That I am able to empathize with others and comprehend their emotions.

17. That I am on the right career path and I look forward to Mondays' because my coworkers are cool

18. That I am able to have a sense of self and rise above the feeling that I am inadequate into a deep place of love and acceptance.

19. That I have a beautiful home full of love, I love the warmth of my home, it is a safe place because Jesus is within. 

20. For moments God directs my steps without having to pray for it; those moments are one of the significant moments of my life.

21. For the numerous blessings and the prayers that were answered.

22. For my taste buds, delicious home-cooked meals and water; goodness, I love good food.

23. For the little things that make me smile each day.

24. For moments of peace; those moments are beautiful beyond words.

25. For the amazing friends that support me through thick and thin; I am grateful for access to internet          that allows us to keep in touch especially the long video calls of saying nothing serious. lool

26. For the weather that looks so beautiful today. On my way back home, I smiled and whispered to              Abba as I looked up at the sky, "God, you are perfect and beautiful".

27. For my waiting period and that I have the motivation to go through life with positivity.

28. For my willingness to grow and become a better person

29. For moments I learnt from my mistakes and the willingness to improve. 

30. For moments I make people smile and reassure them of God's love for them.

31. For those uncontrollably laughter that happen too often.

32. For the challenges I ever experienced; It has reshaped me to the woman I am today.

33. For the hidden tears, it strengthened my faith in God knowing that He sees me.

34. For my health and functioning mind.  

35. For moments of having honest conversations with God and experiencing His presence even though         I cannot see Him.

36. For my fashion sense and the provision of what to wear and knowing how to combine it. 

37. For the warm hugs from loved ones and having someone to hold my hands in moments I need it.

38. For the gift of good music.

39. For the amazing memories of my life, including those of my childhood, family, friends, school days        etc.

40.  I’m super super grateful to God for everything I have and who I am right now.

For all of this and many more that did not make it to the list, Thank you Jesus Christ!

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)