I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or get the job I want…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief…
…I am thanking You now.

I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed…
…I am thanking You now.

I am thanking You because I am alive!

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

I am thanking You because… Father… You haven’t given up on me.

I am thanking You for Your precious Son, Jesus, who died to save me from sin.

I am thanking You now because I know this life is only temporary and someday pain and sadness will cease.

I am thanking You now Lord, because I know that one day I will forever be with You.

Thank You, Father.

(Adapted) Author: Unknown

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever… In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (Psalm 136:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 5:18)