One of my favorite movies is the 1960 Disney movie “Pollyanna”. Most remember Pollyanna as someone who looked to find something to be glad about no matter how bleak the situation. For many of us, these past months have offered some bleak times. As we step into November, the month set aside for being Thankful, we may find it difficult to find or recognize a reason to be thankful. Like the townspeople in “Pollyanna” life can get in the way of us seeing a reason to be glad and appreciative.

If you are needing a jump start on being thankful here are a few journal prompts that may stir your heart.

Reflect on ways God has shown you hope and comfort.

God is a master artist. What is something that He created that you are grateful for?

Give thanks for the person that shared the good news of Jesus with you.

What is a “God moment” that made you smile, recently?

Has someone ever done something small for you that you were incredibly grateful for?

It took the townspeople some time to warm up to Pollyanna’s glad this and glad that. But before long they were discovering the reasons to be thankful. Let us awaken our gratitude today.