52 Weeks of Gratitude - by Ink & Willow (Hardcover)

The Bible tells us, "In everything, give thanks." What amazing wisdom that is! Practicing gratitude trains us to focus on the blessings in our lives, and in turn, focus on the Lord. With the start of a new year, what better time to develop the discipline of gratitude? This journal is designed for just that... cultivating the habit of thankfulness and looking for the blessings all around us. The 52 Weeks of Gratitude Journal is unlike any gratitude journal I've seen before. Divided into four sections focusing on home, community, faith, and beauty, each week includes Scripture, a prompt for reflection, and action steps designed to take the reader even deeper. There is also space in the back of the book to encourage quick daily gratitude. 52 Weeks of Gratitude is not dated and can be started at any time in the year. And the quality is just amazing. The photography is stunning and the paper is premium quality as well. Part devotional, part journal, this 52 Weeks of Gratitude Journal would make a wonderful gift or just a special treat to encourage an attitude of thankfulness. I look forward to using this one in 2021! *Disclaimer: I received a copy of this journal free from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

The 52 Weeks of Gratitude: A One-Year Journal to Reflect, Pray, and Record Thankfulness from Ink & Willow addresses many topics within four main categories: home, community, faith, and beauty. The journal is not seasonal based and can be started at any time of the year. Personally, I liked doing one entry every 2-3 days instead of one per week. Each journal prompt in 52 Weeks of Gratitude covers a two-page spread. The topic is highlighted at the top and followed by a Scripture. A few sentences about the topic come next and a related reflection question offers the prompt to respond to. While many of the questions could be answered in 3-5 quick sentences, there was so much space to write that it felt like an invitation to dig deeper beyond the first answer – to question the why, to think of memories, or to compose a prayer of thanksgiving. At the bottom of the second page, there is a brief call-to-action. I have enjoyed using the 52 Weeks of Gratitude journal and will continue to do so. It is a nice way to take a few minutes to reflect and be mindful. Thankfulness has a way of turning my mind to a more positive state and reminding me of my blessings. I recommend 52 Weeks of Gratitude from Ink & Willow to anyone looking for an inspirational journal that mixes Scripture, faith, and thankfulness. The journal itself is beautiful, sturdy, and has the look/feel of a premium product. It lacks a built-in bookmark, but would still make a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys journaling. Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

Ink & Willow plagiarized this from the wonderful 52 Lists series by Moorea Seal. If you connect with this idea and aesthetic, please look at her books, also available at Target. Of all the years, let’s support independent, talented artists like Moorea in 2020.

I have looked into many gratitude journals over the last few years and nothing ever spoke to me like this one. I just happened to see it in the book section and opened it up to look and see what it offered. I think this is a beautifully crafted journal but also is a journal that challenges you to think outside of the box. Many other journals on the market will provide inspiration, quotes, and give you a space to write but this one as it breaks down not only categories but also asks thought provoking questions to help you express more gratitude. I plan to buy this again after I fill this one up as I love the design and concept!