15 Journal Prompts to Build a Life of Thankfulness

Have you ever noticed what happens when you focus on the negative things in your life? The heartaches or the disappointments? If you’re like me, your focus turns inward after a while, and suddenly, every aspect of life is tainted with negativity, and giving thanks seems impossible. You might struggle to find anything to give thanks for.

While we need to acknowledge that life is hard and take time to process the things weighing us down, we also need to not be consumed by them. Believe me, I know that’s often easier said than done. When we lose a loved one, get a diagnosis, or bear the burdens of those around us, it’s easy to stay focused on the brokenness of this world.

But when we cultivate a daily habit of expressing gratitude, we are not only giving honor to our Heavenly Father but also training our hearts to see the good in this world and the precious gifts our Lord has lavished on us.

What Is a Gratitude Journal?

A gratitude journal is simply a collection of your thankfulness. In the moment, a gratitude journal helps you refocus, recalibrate, and rest in the goodness of the Lord. In the future, it serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness as you look back over your journal entries and reflect on the things, great and small, that you have been thankful for.

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