This is an adaptation of Tag, I’m It!: A Daily Journal of Thanks-Giving, Act-Knowledge-ment, and Gratitude (also available on Amazon),with 366 pages formatted especially for this process, each hold a quote to inspire you. Start (and restart, if needed) your journal whenever you
like—simply fill in the date at the top. There’s also a spot to write a highlight for each day, creating a meaningful record to look back on over time.
The Lenten version offers, in no more than ten to fifteen minutes, a simple way to grow closer to God throughout Lent by noting His grace at work in your life and honoring the blessings and gifts that you receive each day, as well as acknowledging the actions you’ve taken that bless others and bring more goodness into the world. The practice of writing out your “T’s” (Things you’re
Thankful for), “A’s” (Actions and Accomplishments you can Acknowledge yourself for), and “G’s” (Gifts you’re grateful for—in whatever form they take) is a transformative one, especially combined with the final step (I’M IT!): choosing the three most-important-to-you actions/accomplishments you’ll take on the next day. Which of your God-given gifts can make the world a bit better? What activities and to-do’s will fulfill God’s purpose for your life? Step-by-step, small action by small action, how
will you spread love, peace, and joy?Inside you’ll find a page for each day of Lent (and one for Easter, too), formatted especially for this process, with a passage of Scripture to inspire you. There’s also a spot to capture a moment in which you felt especially close to God, creating a meaningful record to look back on. An introduction with tips and ideas will help you to maximize the benefits of this practice. Feel the value of honoring the goodness of your life and choosing what matters most
in the day to come. Soon, you’ll notice that you’re walking “a closer walk” with God and living your days with more joy, presence, and purpose.
Maureen
P.S. Feel free, if you like, to forward this email to anyone you think would like to come. And thanks if you do. I'd appreciate it!
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MAUREEN RYAN GRIFFIN, an award-winning poetry and nonfiction writer, is the author of Spinning Words into Gold, a Hands-On Guide
to the Craft of Writing, a grief workbook entitled I Will Never Forget You, and three collections of poetry, Ten Thousand Cicadas Can't Be Wrong, This Scatter of Blossoms and When the Leaves Are in the Water.
She believes, as author Julia Cameron says, "We are meant to midwife dreams for one another." Maureen also believes that serious "word work" requires serious WordPlay, as play is how we humans best
learn—and perform. What she loves best is witnessing all the other dreams that come true for her clients along the way. Language, when used with intentionality and focus, is, after all, serious fuel for joy. Here's to yours!
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