In the book that I just finished reading, The Ultimate Life, one of the tasks that Jason had to complete was to prove that he had a grateful life. He started the habit of "The Golden List". Each morning before he started his day he would picture in his mind a giant golden tablet and written on the tablet was the 10 things that he was most grateful for that day. In the book Jason actually wrote his list down in journals every day. I am not that good, but thought that I would write my list down for today!
1. I am grateful for my best friend, Brandon. How lucky am I that I fell in love with such a great man!
2. I am grateful for my wonderful children. Yes, they can be annoying at times, but I love them with more love than I ever thought my heart could hold!
3. I am grateful that we have a warm home to live in. I would hate to be homeless.
4. I am grateful for my weight. Strange, but for today, it is a sign to me that we have enough to eat each day, and that I am truly grateful for.
5. I am grateful for my senses, sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell. I love to experience new ones each day.
6. I am grateful that I can sew. It is a good talent. I am glad that my mother put me in lessons when she did.
7. I am grateful that I can read, and that there are good books for me to enjoy.
8. I am grateful that I have a testimony. I know it could sound hokey, but in this trying time I am so glad that I have a knowledge that Jesus is our Redeemer and that he will come again.
9. I am grateful for my calling. It is the best one in the church. I am the primary chorister.
10. I am grateful for my family and friends, all the people that I still keep in touch with, however infrequently. I love blogs because then you feel just a little closer to those who are far away, or busy!
There you have it! My Golden List for today. I am sure that each day will change, but for now this will do! Hope that you all can find and contemplate your Golden List too!
4 comments:
Wonderful list! Thank you for sharing!
That was such a fabulous list. I'm so so glad you shared. What a great idea.
I think I marked that book to read in goodreads. I'm going to go check.
You are such an amazing person, Katy! I'm so happy to know you and be related to you! Thanks for your good example of gratefulness.
That list is fabulous. Thanks for sharing. I just realized I typed the same thing as the first person but really that is what came to my mind
I like them all, but I think #10 is my favorite just because when we do get together, to me, it doesn't seem like it's been as long as what it really has cause you keep me updated on your blog :D I wish we would all get together more than a couple times a year.. I remember "back in the day" we would all get together almost monthly it seemed like. Stupid crazy lives!! Love ya guys!
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