Happy Monday!
Not only is it November, but it is the beginning of the second week of November! I’m a little late but maybe we can do TWO acts of gratitude daily or at least until caught up.
Seriously though, can we be do too many acts of gratitude??
When I think of how grateful I am that Jesus has saved me so many times, I should be doing nothing but!
I pray that you and I, do these things all year long, do them until they are firmly planted within our hearts, souls and minds. I will start it off first. I am So grateful for each of you! The support, encouragement and love you have shown me is amazing! Thank you.
(6) So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, (7) rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7
Pray Unceasingly!!
Lois
30 Days of Gratitude Challenge – Becky, So Very Blessed
Take the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge with small, simple daily tasks to grow a more grateful heart of thankfulness and joy.
Gratitude Meaning
There are all kinds of different definitions out there for this simple concept, but essentially gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness.
It’s not an obligatory, “thank you” when you get an ugly sweater from Aunt Margaret.
It’s a heart that is genuinely grateful for the tangible and intangible gifts in your life.
It’s a recognition and a deep appreciation of the things around you, from the seemingly insignificant things to the overtly wonderful blessings.
I have put together a list of 30 small tasks to help you develop a heart of thankfulness this month.
There are a mixture of all kinds of types of activities to meet you on every level – acts of service, activities, and even just intentional thoughts.
Do them in order or just pick one activity a day and do them in whatever order you’d like, crossing them off as you go.
30 Day Gratitude Challenge
| Day 1
Start a gratitude journal & add to it throughout the month. |
Day 2
Go out of your way to help someone today. |
Day 3
Send a loved one a handwritten note. |
Day 4
Offer someone a heartfelt compliment. |
Day 5
Bake a treat for your neighbors. |
Day 6
Thank your pastor for his hard work. |
Day 7
Think about a tough situation in your life that helped you grow. |
| Day 8
Find as many excuses as you can to smile today. |
Day 9
Be intentional to spend time with someone you care about today. |
Day 10
Leave a note of encouragement in a public place. |
Day 11
Say “I get to…” instead of “I have to…” today. |
Day 12
Spend 10 minutes doing some gentle stretches. |
Day 13
Write Colossians 2:6-7 on a notecard. |
Day 14
Make time to stop & breathe in your favorite scent. |
| Day 15
Replace every complaint with a blessing. |
Day 16
Give someone a small gift, just because. |
Day 17
Lend a hand to someone needing help. |
Day 18
Go on a walk and find something beautiful. |
Day 19
Make yourself your favorite hot drink today. |
Day 20
Be watchful & thankful in your prayers today (Colossians 4:2). |
Day 21
Show yourself grace. Do your best & let that be good enough. |
| Day 22
Cheer on somebody else’s achievements (out loud). |
Day 23
Close your eyes & picture 10 things you are thankful for. |
Day 24
Tell your loved ones why you love them. Be specific. |
Day 25
Call a parent or grandparent & be an active listener. |
Day 26
Volunteer to do an unpleasant task. |
Day 27 Hug someone. | Day 28
Think of someone who made a difference in your life. Tell them. |
| Day 29
Do a random act of kindness. |
Day 30
Read over your gratitude journal for the month. |