“You were saved by faith in God,
who treats us much better than we deserve.
This is God’s gift to you, and not anything
you have done on your own.
It isn’t something you have earned,
so there is nothing you can brag about.”
-Ephesians 2:8-9 [CEV]

A Time to Think… “To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us–and he has given us everything.” ―Thomas Merton, writer & poet

A Time to Act… When you wake-up today, take a few moments about yesterday and tell God thank-you for the day and be grateful for it and make your gratefulness continue each and every day!

A Time to Pray… Almighty God, my life can get so busy that I brush over the blessings you have given me every moment of every day. I forget to be grateful and I forget to say “thank-you” for blessing me in such incredible ways. This child of yours is too easily caught up in the ways of the world which has little to do with gratitude. Thank you for loving me and showering your gratefulness on me. I love you, AMEN.