Count 5 Good Things
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please help me to see the best in all situations, circumstances and people. It is often too easy to get into a negative mindset and see only the trials and difficulties we face. Once we get into this kind of pit, it is difficult to see joy, feel grateful and be happy.
Guide us through these difficult periods in our lives. Shower us with Your peace and grace to look for the good in all our circumstances. You long for us to seek You and to come to You for all our needs. We seek Your guidance to enable us to see the blessings and goodness You provide.
Remind us daily, to do the “count five good things” exercise before we’re even out of bed in the morning. Count five good things; 1) Thank You God for waking me up today, in a warm house, under comfortable blankets, with a bathroom in the next room and a coffee pot ready. 2) Thank Your God for allowing me the time to spend a few minutes with You in prayer and reflection. I’m grateful that I have a personal relationship with You and my faith is a cornerstone of my being and happiness. 3) Thank You God for my health, in whatever state that it is in. I’m alive, I have arms and legs, eyes and ears and hands to do Your work. Heal me of whatever aches and pains, serious illness, or any other issue as it fulfills Your will. Help us to navigate through all and any health matters. 4) Thank You God for my family, friends and all You are part of my daily interactions. Please bless and protect them. Help me to be grateful for their presence and take a moment today to say thank You to them and acknowledge my gratitude. 5) Thank You God that I have the financial means to have and live a comfortable life. Thank You for providing me with the means to work and save for the security, safety and peace of mind it provides. Help me to be thankful and grateful for my resources. Guard me from envy or always wanting more. Teach us to be content and spend our time on more heavenly pursuits and shy away from earthly treasures.
Thank You Father God for our time together. Thank You for my 5 good things today. Guide and protect me today in all my endeavors.
In the Mighty Name of Jesus I pray and say thank You; Amen.
