DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT - MONDAY: I Am Thanking You Right Now!

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. -- Charles Dickens
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And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. -- Col 3:15

What better way is there to start off a Monday morning, than by giving thanks to God...

Dear Father,

I want to thank You for what you have already done.

I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards, I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me, I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears, I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves, I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet, I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job, I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief, I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed, I am thanking you right now.

I am thanking you because I am alive.

I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.

I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.

I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.

I am thanking you FATHER, because you haven't given up on me.

God is just so good, and he's good all the time. --Author Unknown.

Loving Father, once again I thank you for giving me a heart of gratitude, help me by the Holy Spirit to remind myself that I am thankful not only for today, but for every day! In Jesus wonderful name I pray! Amen!