A Timely Reminder to Be Thankful

Received the below from a friend. As it had been very fast paced recently, thought it was a timely reminder. An apt reminder to be thankful for what we have. Reading it gives some strength in continuing through the fast paced days. It also relaxes the mind.

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Dear God

I want to thank You for what you have already done.

I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now..

I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now..

I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now..

I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.

I am thanking you because I am alive.

I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.

I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.

I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.

I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.