What are you grateful for? If you spend some time at National Community Church, you’re likely to hear Mark Batterson talk about a gratitude journal. The idea is that each day you write down something that you are grateful for. In Mark’s words:

Keep a gratitude journal this week. Find something everyday to be grateful for. It’s a spiritual discipline. Psalm 103:2 says, “Praise the Lord and forget not all his benefits.”

In the words of the hymn:
Count your blessings. Name them one by one. Count your many blessings. See what God has done.

Your focus will determine your reality!

I’ve decided to start keeping a gratitude journal on Twitter using the hashtag #gratitude. After searching, it looks like some others have already put the hashtag it to good use, and you should join in too!

I’m aiming for three things a day. I feel like that will force me to think about it more than just one thing would. Today I’m grateful for free museums with places to sit and read, for the wonderful night I had last night, and for my day off.

What are you grateful for?