Gratitude

This one time I got in a fight with my mom when I was 9 or so years old.

As punishment, she had me write 100 things I was grateful for in my journal.

Guess who wasn't on my list....

My oh my, how things have changed. I could easily sit down now and write 100 reasons why I am grateful for my momma alone!

Through this simple punishment, she had the opportunity to teach me one of her most valuable lessons: Actively recognize the tender mercies you receive from the Lord daily and WRITE THEM DOWN!!!

Heavenly Father isn't giving you those experiences just for yourself, you know ;)

I double dog dare you to keep a gratitude journal every day for a month.

Just do it... Nike style.