I am thanking you right now

Today I came across this prayer. The author is unknown but I know God knows the author. I pray that today we can have this attitude.

Dear God,
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 thanking 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’m thanking you because Father God, YOU haven’t given up on me.

Amen.

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