Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Why of Prayer: Thanksgiving

Every day, good things happen to us and for us -- even on the darkest days of our lives. We are blessed with relative comfort, even if it comes with a lot of stress. We are blessed with many loving relationships, even if those people sometimes make us want to pull our hair out. We are blessed to know the truth about God's love for us and expectations for us, even if some believe argue that ignorance is bliss.

Every day, we should take time out to thank God for the many good things in our life -- the people, the opportunities, and the pleasures that we enjoy. God is the maker of heaven and earth, and so ultimately the creator of all these things. It is healthy for us to say "thank you" to God, counting our blessings.

Today's Prayer Prompt: Take five minutes and make a list of things for which you are thankful. Start your prayer thanking God for these things.

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