Ephesians 5:20
... giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Psalm 103:2
 Bless the LORD, O my soul,
 And forget not all His benefits:

Someone once said that “gratitude is the memory of a glad heart.” Gratitude is just not thankfulness for the moment, like when one receives a Christmas or birthday present. Gratitude is an attitude of the heart. A glad heart. But how can one have a heart of joy and gladness? The 'secret', I think, lies in recalling, in remembering all that the Lord has done for us. He has given us salvation; He has answered our prayers; He has forgiven us; He has given us a clean slate to work with each day; He has drawn us closer to Him through various trails and He was always there, unfailingly so, when we needed Him. We must  never forget the goodness, the faithfulness of God.

Dear Father, I pray that you help my children have a heart of gratitude. Please first help them to be thankful for their parents and family who love them so much. Help them not to take things or people for granted. As they grow older, and experience more of life, may they also realize that all good things come from You. I pray they will constantly recall Your goodness and faithfulness in their lives. And in recounting their blessings, may they have a heart full of joy and gratitude. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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