A Thanksgiving of Gratitude

Give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

As some of us are getting ready to Celebrate Thanksgiving, this is the best time to start a Gratitude Journal.  Here are some prompts to help you get started:

1. What’s one thing that makes you smile every day?
2. What are you looking forward to in the next week? The next month?
3. What is something you take for granted now, that wasn’t part of your life a year ago?
4. Look around where you live. Write about everything you’re grateful for.
5. What would you from five years ago think if they saw you now? What would they be excited to see in their future?
6. Who are you always glad to hear from?
7. What traditions (amongst family or friends) are you grateful for?
8. Write a letter to friends or loved ones letting them know you’re grateful for them and why
9. Make a list of things that have brought you comfort during the last few months
10. Write a letter to your past self, letting them know that you are grateful for how they took care of you

11. Write about something new you are happy to have learned recently
12. What was the last small act of kindness directed towards you?

Remember to always be grateful to be able to Give, what can you start giving, here are some suggestions:

1. Buy extra at the grocery store and donate them.
2. Volunteer, Donate Time
3. Pray for someone
4. Donate toys during toy drives
5. Donate to Coat Drives
6. Buy from a brand that supports women’s empowerment. …
7. Spend time with elders.
8. Treat the less fortunate person to lunch.
9. Compliment someone on their work.
10. Donate books to the nearest school.

©Wanda Currie

Vision of Recovery believes in and practices a non-denominational Christian perspective to Addiction Recovery/Mental Health Care. Vision of Recovery integrates biblically based information with coaching and counseling interventions to treat the whole person: Spiritually, Emotionally and Physically.