It’s easy to ask for things. In fact, because of the affluence of our culture we effortlessly fall prey to a common disease: demanding and expecting what we want, when we want it.There is a cure, however. Be thankful! Since God is the giver of all good things, He alone deserves our complete attention and gratitude. And since God lovingly keeps us from attaining certain things, He alone is to be appreciated.
Today, look around at all that God has given you, and be thankful. Thank God for meeting your daily needs and for supplying you with family and friends. And consider all that you have wanted that God has not allowed you to have, and be thankful. Believe it or not – it’s for the best!
Mostly…thank God.
Prayer starters:
* Thank God for what He has done in your life, in the lives of those around you, in your ministry.
* Thank God for how He has provided for you: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
* Thank God for how He has protected you.
* Thank God for how He has comforted you.
* Thank God for how He has encouraged you.
* Thank God for how He has answered your prayers.
* Thank God for who He has brought into your life.
“You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:28,29)
