Sorry, no Thank You card for today. Getting ready to head to the beach this week. But that does not mean I’m not grateful today! One of my favorite movies I watch with my kids is Veggie Tales’s Madame Blueberry. In the movie, the phrase “A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart” always sticks with me. I’m not sure that message had gotten through to my kids, but it most certainly means a lot to me. Every day my prayers include gratitude. I often am grateful for the same things (usually my children, my husband, home, food on the table, etc.). Several months ago, the leader of my Bible Study recommended keeping a Gratitude Journal for two weeks, writing down at least 3 different items of gratitude each day, without any repeats. I certainly have enough blessings to do that! So I kept the journal for those two weeks. My kids even joined in, although they did have some repeats. Writing them down indeed made me smile! So the phrase “A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart” was proven to me! So yes, please do continue to make Thank You cards to show your appreciation to the kind people in your life, but also take time to Thank GOD with ALL of your heart – you’ll be so happy you did! Next on my to do list – decorate a Gratitude Journal that I can continue to list my blessings. So look for that project in the next month or so. Now is a great time to get composition books at a great price, with Back to School sales!
