Daily Gratitude Practice
This is a simple and quick practice that can help you frame and shape your day - to cultivate a spirit of gratitude toward God and focus on God's glory and purposes in the world. It only takes a few minutes. Consider doing this in the morning before you get going, in the evening before bed, or both.
Bring to mind the following:
1
thing I am thankful for in my past
(Say a thank you prayer to God for this.)
(Say a thank you prayer to God for this.)
2
things I am thankful for in my present.
(Say a thank you prayer to God for these things.)
(Say a thank you prayer to God for these things.)
3
things I am hoping for in the future.
(Pray to God for these things, with a focus on what you know of God's promises and God's mission in the world.)
(Pray to God for these things, with a focus on what you know of God's promises and God's mission in the world.)