200. Today I am grateful for pens and pencils

I either have at least 5 pens in my purse or none. This has made me realize how essential they are. I am also grateful for the advancement of writing utensils which has enabled us to preserve records, stories, information, etc and to increase literacy.  

199. Today I am grateful for this song

I recently wrote a post about my gratitude for good music. Today I listened to a song that I found really touching and was surprised that I hadn’t heard it before. It’s called “I saw God Today” by George Strait. This song is a wonderful reminder that everywhere we look we can find evidence that there is a God.

198. Today I am grateful for the bible

I am grateful to be living in a time where the Holy Bible is accessible to many people across the world. In my association with or observances of people, I have noticed that there are many who will say that they believe that Jesus lived but do not believe in his divinity. I am grateful that the Bible does testify of the divinity of Christ. I am also grateful for its evidence that that God does love his people and that he is a God of miracles.

I also believe that the Bible is the greatest history book we have and a wonderful self-help guide. The Ten Commandments, The beatitudes, and teachings from the greatest teacher are all found in this book.  

197. Today I am grateful for Saturday morning breakfasts

On Saturday morning I like to make myself something for breakfast other than the usual cereal or oatmeal. Usually I’ll make waffles, French toast or an omelet ... yummy!

196. Today I am grateful for good and uplifting music

I enjoy and appreciate good and uplifting music, songs that I can feel good listening to. Two of my favourite artists are Josh Groban and Michael Buble I also really enjoy modern country music as well. There are lots of trashy songs out there but also many great ones and I am grateful for that.  

195. Today I am grateful for my diploma in Marketing Management

Today I am grateful for my marketing diploma, which is the field I first went into after completing high school. Some people ask if I think those first 2 years of post secondary education was a waste of time and the answer is no, I don’t. I don’t think any education is a waste of time and although I am not working in the marketing field I am grateful that I did earn this diploma. I feel that it has helped me increase my skills in organization, time management, “people skills”, planning and promoting; as well as administration skills, although technology has changed quite a bit, even since then. I am sure there will be many times throughout my life whether in my current occupation, church duties or personal activities that I will be grateful what I learned at this time. I also think that having 6 years of university education is also an accomplishment in and of itself.

194. Today I am grateful to have a Cell phone

I got a new cell phone yesterday; an android which I think is pretty cool after having a flip phone for several years. I am grateful to have access to this communication device, in particular to keep in touch with family members. It also helps me to feel safer and a means to contacting someone quickly if I need to.