Thankfulness Changes Our Outlook On Life


I spent this morning going through my thankfulness jar. A while back I decided to start writing down every day 7 or more things I am thankful that the Lord did the previous day - it was so amazing to just look back on all He has done already since I started this. 


Thankfulness truly does change my outlook on life. I am full of faith as I recall all He has already done for me. It is a beautiful thing! 


Once you start - it's hard to stop. No matter how big or how small the things are - write them all down and see His hand at work in your life. 

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