I read One Thousand Gifts in 2017 and it inspired me to slow down and find God’s hand in the little things. The book is like poetry, it is written so beautifully. She writes about how we can find joy in the midst of chaos and despair (something I feel is so prevalent in our lives lately!). Just hours before Jesus was executed, he took bread and gave thanks. Giving thanks is so important towards our happiness, but instead of the same old boring “gratitude journal”, I decided to follow her challenge and write down the little things that bring me joy as poetically as I possibly can. I don’t force myself to write down something every day but instead, I focus on those moments that stop me in my tracks or take me off guard for the tiniest split second. Instead of forgetting it a minute later, I write it down with the date. It’s an easy way that I can remember God’s grace through gratitude and it has helped me live fully right where I am. I recommend reading her book and joining the challenge with me!