In the rush and urgency of getting all my prayer requests before the throne of God, sometimes it’s helpful to stop, be still, and just be thankful.

I’m thankful for:

• Rescue from the wrath of God (His just wrath due to my sin)
• Access to a heavenly Father by Christ the Lord
• The Holy Spirit who prays for me, as I don’t know best how to pray
• The Holy Spirit’s empowering me to obey and follow Christ
• The Scriptures — the truth and the lamp for my feet (to know what to believe and what how to live)
• Being chosen for an eternal relationship with God
• Provision for this life — food, clothing, shelter, and loving relationships
• Answer to prayer — for a church home, husband, job, wisdom
• A mom and a husband who believe
• Friends like Barbara, Vera, and my Sunday school ladies
• Rest when I need it
• Discipline when I need it
• Faithful pastors and teachers to help us know God better
• My health and abilities
• Favor among my various relationships (landlord, employers, coworkers, neighbors)
• Verses like “Be anxious for nothing…” and “Cast your cares upon the Lord…”