I will bless the LORD who advises me;
even at night I am instructed
in the depths of my mind.

That’s why my heart celebrates and my mood is joyous;
yes, my whole body will rest in safety

You teach me the way of life.
In your presence is total celebration.
Beautiful things are always in your right hand. —Psalm 16:7,9,11

God is always at work. He is a constant presence and source of love as we go about our day. As we work, complete tasks, and interact with others, God watches over us and protects us. Scripture tells us that God advises us even as we sleep. How amazing is our Lord! The trouble is that we often don’t take the time to recognize and remember how God has blessed & impacted us. Many of the small touches of God’s love in our lives go unnoticed because we let them pass by without reflection.

When we take the time to notice and reflect on God’s blessings, it leads us to celebrate the amazing love of our Lord. How could we do otherwise? As the Psalms demonstrate, one of the simplest ways to celebrate God’s goodness is to put our words of praise and celebration into writing.

Writing down the ways we see God at work, the things we hear from God in prayer, and the real life examples of God’s mercy, is a way to honor God in the moment and record those moments for our own edification later.

Growth Challenge

Take some time today, or even this entire week, to write down the ways God has been present with you or the ways God has blessed you. This can take the form of a “gratitude list,” or you can spend 10 minutes journaling about your day and God’s role in it.

There is no “right” way to journal or write down your praises. Feel free to try out whatever helps you celebrate God’s goodness in your life and then review what you’ve written at a later time.