Most Gracious Lord, I know that each day is a gift for which I am extremely grateful. In it, I get a chance to learn the lessons of how to become more like You. On days when I do not see my life moving in the right direction, I must strive to maintain a thankful heart because I know that You have everything under control. To keep my life positive and upbeat, I will be on the lookout, throughout my day, for the blessings You sprinkle into it and I’ll cherish the good things and good people You place in it. As I look around me, I see the beauty of Your creation … the majestic mountains … the oceans wide and blue … the sun and stars which give light to my day … the laughter of happy people … and, the calming effect of a song sung softly. I’ve come to realize that each day is special and there will never be another one like it. I rejoice in the fact that You give me each new day to enjoy and make the most of it.
I want to see the people and things in my life as special and unique … each having their own particular place in my life … each causing me to see the wonders of being connected to You. Help me acknowledge Your creation as a personal testimony of Your creative genius and power. Teach me to appreciate the simple things in life … the air I breath, the water I drink, the food I eat, the country I live in and the special people you’ve put into my life. Help me understand and appreciate that You are the cup of goodness from which I drink. I will strive to show You the depth of the gratitude I feel toward You by … showing true compassion and concern for others … wiping away their tears when they are sad … helping to bear their burdens … and, encouraging them to never give up. Thank You for the favor You show to me every day and the many blessings You shower upon me as I remain faithful to You.
I am thankful for the good things You have given me and Your love which endures forever. I go about my days feeling confident because You walk with me and there is no place for fear. You are My Steady Hand in times of turmoil. Even though I cannot see it, I trust that You have built a hedge around me to protect me from evil. In my times of weakness, I know You will infuse me with Your strength. I am glad to know that You have hidden Your truths from those who think they are wise in order to reveal them to those, like me, who are seen as simple. I am grateful that each time I cry out to You … You are ready to spring to my defense. I acknowledge that I once was a slave to sin but, through Your loving sacrifice, I’ve been set free. I am at peace knowing that You are standing with me and I pledge to spend the rest of my life expressing my deepest gratitude for all that You do for me. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 106:1 Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever.