A Prayer to Overflow with Thankfulness – Your Every day Prayer – August 5

A Prayer to Overflow with Thankfulness
By Kristine Brown

“So then, simply as you acquired Christ Jesus as Lord, proceed to stay your lives in him, rooted and constructed up in him, strengthened within the religion as you have been taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” – Colossians 2:6-7 NIV

“Thank – you – for – this – day.” I open my prayer each morning with these 5 little phrases. However currently, I’ve questioned if I actually imply what I say. Am I grateful for the day forward, or am I caught in a sample of repeating phrases with out fascinated with their significance? As I take into consideration these phrases, I recall a time in my profession when all of the calls for overwhelmed me. Regardless that I liked my work, I felt like I needed to give up. It was onerous to be grateful. I bear in mind many instances strolling by means of the door after a protracted day at work and desirous to vent in regards to the difficulties of my day. I didn’t notice I used to be spending extra time complaining than giving thanks.

It’s simple to get distracted by negativity, particularly when balancing work, dwelling, household, and all the things else. Typically it feels just like the dangerous outweighs the great in life. We need to focus on our issues as a result of it helps us really feel higher to get all of it out. However that good feeling is barely non permanent. Until we take our frustrations to God in prayer, they will linger within the ambiance like a cloud, affecting these round us. Colossians 2:6 reminds us of the significance of dwelling our lives for Jesus. Verse seven encourages us to remain “rooted and constructed up in him, strengthened within the religion as you have been taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” I’ve a pal who retains a gratitude record in her journal. She’s been including to her record for years. Studying at this time’s passage jogged my memory of my pal’s routine. What an excellent instance of overflowing with thankfulness! In our weak spot, the struggles of day by day life can take their toll on our hearts, however gratitude is essential to staying inspired.

A gratitude journal is a sensible option to put God’s Phrase into motion at this time. What different methods can we overflow with thankfulness when negativity threatens? I’ve resolved to begin my mornings fascinated with the that means of these 5 quick however highly effective phrases. As I start praying, “Thanks for at the present time,” I’ll imply what I say. Irrespective of how we put it into observe, overflowing with thankfulness is at all times a good suggestion. 

Let’s pray.
Pricey God,
Thanks. I’m grateful for at the present time and all it brings. Forgive me for complaining and letting my struggles take my consideration away from you and your goodness. Assist me overflow with thankfulness. Father, assist me to switch frustration with gratitude. Convey to my ideas the various blessings in my life, each huge and small. Assist me preserve my coronary heart and thoughts centered on being grateful. As I start itemizing all the things I’m grateful for, I really feel uplifted. Gratitude is a present. After I bear in mind to be grateful, you restore my pleasure and peace. The difficulties of this life have turn out to be a heavy weight, however thankfulness lifts that weight. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 jogs my memory to 

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for that is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 

I’ll start at this time by giving thanks in all circumstances— not solely when issues are going nicely or handy. Give me the knowledge and energy to stay grateful even in struggling. Gratitude will assist me persevere by means of the pains of this world. I’ve a lot to be thankful for at this time and every single day. Your blessings are endless. In Jesus’ title, I pray, Amen.

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