Gratitude: Reflections and Prayer for When Life is Good

Grateful When Life Is Good

Have you ever forgotten to say thanks? Perhaps children do this more than the rest of us, but we can also be guilty of not recognizing our blessings. The truth is, we have not come to all the good in our lives by our own hands. We have been given gifts and set on course by the God who made the universe and holds our stories in His hands. It's important to recognize who He is and all He has done.

At the heights, when life is going well, we stand on the promises, grace, and blessings of the one who made us and knows us best. To give thanks when times are good, focuses our eyes on the glory of God and away from ourselves and our own contribution. Gratefulness alone is a feeling, but an expression of thanks to God is worship.

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation."

- Psalm 100:4-5