What gets me through the bad times - anger, anxiety, fear, frustration, depression, - is simple thankfulness to God. I begin by willing to be thankful - I might not even "feel" thankful. But I know, deep in my heart and soul, all that God has done for me! As my mind travels through my memories, thankfulness and joy and awe (Fear of the Lord) begin to well up, like an overflowing fountain! Pray with me, then, in thanksgiving for all that God has done for you:
Thank you, God, for creating me, for making me the person I am. Thank you for my gifts. Thank you for making me capable of giving and receiving love and caring.
Thank you, God, for the loved ones You've given me, even if relationships have ended or others have gone to live with You. Each person has been in my life for a reason, even if only You know the reason. Each has formed me, shaped me, into who I am today. Some who seem to be my "crosses" in reality are developing my patience, deepening my compassion.
Thank you, God, that You are with me every moment of every day. I exist because I am in Your thoughts! Beside me, before me, behind me, above me, within me, You surround me, infuse me, with Your tremendous love and strength. I can do all things, go through all things, because of Your never-failing Presence and Love. Amen.
Thank you, God, for creating me, for making me the person I am. Thank you for my gifts. Thank you for making me capable of giving and receiving love and caring.
Thank you, God, for the loved ones You've given me, even if relationships have ended or others have gone to live with You. Each person has been in my life for a reason, even if only You know the reason. Each has formed me, shaped me, into who I am today. Some who seem to be my "crosses" in reality are developing my patience, deepening my compassion.
Thank you, God, that You are with me every moment of every day. I exist because I am in Your thoughts! Beside me, before me, behind me, above me, within me, You surround me, infuse me, with Your tremendous love and strength. I can do all things, go through all things, because of Your never-failing Presence and Love. Amen.
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