A GRATEFUL HEART

Let's start this year with Praise and Thanksgiving for all that the Lord has done, doing and will do.  As the Bible says "Let your praise exalt the Lord as best you can, he is greater than you could even express. Honor him with all your strength and do not tire, for you can never praise him enough." (Sirach 43:30) And in Eucharist prayer II we read that our praise does not add anything to the great glory of God but it only helps for our salvation.  So, let us praise and thank him, as far as we can.  As just give here a small sample which I found in a friends blogger, I share it with you..... you can add details of God's goodness to you and continue this prayer.... at least today.. try to recollect all the goodness of the Lord as much as you can and praise the Lord.

DEAR LORD,
Thank you for creating me as I am
Thank you for feeling my feelings.
Thank you for I found You.
Thank you for your will.
Thank you for all the joys along life's way.
Thank for every morning.
Thank you for making me able to serve You.
Thank you for my family.
Thank you for leading me through trials and fears.
Thank you for hope and faith.
Thank you for trust and love.
Thank you for changing my life.
Thank you for saving my soul.
Thank you for creating me whole.
Thank you for being my friend.
Thank you for speaking to me.
Thank you for watching my back.
Thank you for holding my hand.
Thank you for making me strong.
Thank you for creating everyday anew.
Thank you for having a plan for my life.
Thank you for hearing my voice.
Thank you for being you.
Thank you for accepting me as I am.
Thank you for taking me under your wing.
Thank you for my friends.
Thank you for coming in peace.
Thank you for keeping me warm.
Thank you for your loving touch.
Thank you for your golden hand.
Thank you for your rays of hope.
Thank you for your sunny smile.
Thank you for my home.
Thank you for giving me your voice.
Thank you for speaking through me.
Thank you for showing up every time.
Thank you for sharing your heart.
Thank you for allowing me to feel
Thank you for I am alive.
Thank you for making every second count.
Thank you for creating everyday a new beginning.
Thank you for your blessings...

Everyone is unique and different.  Everyone experience and enjoy the favor of God in a unique and different ways... so all cannot be put here.... just spend a few moments. And start this year with A GRATEFUL HEART.  

"GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART, GIVE THANKS TO THE HOLY ONE, GIVE THANKS BECAUSE HE HAS GIVEN, JESUS CHRIST HIS SON. FOR US"

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, ALL THROUGH THIS COMING YEAR 2011.