There’s so much goodness each day when we’re looking for it!
I kept a joy journal in 2023 and 2024 to list out my gratitude. This was a wonderful practice which transformed my heart to be more grateful as well as made me more aware of all the ways God blesses me.
Despite its benefits, I decided that this year I would incorporate gratitude into all of my planners and journals instead of keeping a separate notebook. But, I really missed the practice so I added a Mini Happy Planner to my 2025 lineup in April and I’m loving it.
I use the monthly overview for one good thing I noticed that day, represented by a sticker and/or written in with words. (Another benefit of using this planner is that I get to use all the stickers I have in my stash.) Then, in the weekly pages, I list out what I noticed that week in greater detail. April had such beautiful weather!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:1-2
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
1 Chronicles 16:34
When we focus on the good, we see God.
Do you practice gratitude? What goodness are you seeing today?
It’s amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them.
Louisa May Alcott
