Thank you for…

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. (Psalm 116:17 ESV)

Prayer of thanksgiving:

Jesus, thank You for life and all it involves. When something goes wrong, we often say, “That’s life!” But life is so much more than the little things that don’t turn out the way we wish they had.

Waking up each morning with eyes that see and ears that hear—that’s life!

Talking with a child and catching a glimpse of the world through those innocent eyes—that’s life!

Pausing in the middle of a hectic day to watch a bird soar or a butterfly flit among the flowers—that’s life!

Chatting with an old friend and remembering just how special that friendship is—that’s life!

Receiving an unexpected word of encouragement—that’s life!

Holding a newborn baby and catching his first smile—that’s life!

Walking in nature, taking in its sights and sounds, and breathing that fresh air—that’s life!

Lying down to sleep at night and thanking God for all the blessings that the day brought—that’s life! —Bonita Hele

Suddenly the cares and concerns of our daily lives shrink. When our eyes are finally open to God’s provision, both for our earthly and eternal lives, our complaints, fears, and selfish wants become so trivial. —Jordan Chamblee

[1] Anchor The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving