BEING THANKFUL When was the last time you focused your prayer on being thankful? Often, prayer becomes a one-way conversation to God with a list of our needs. This resource is all about praying from a heart of gratitude. At the beginning of your day or at the end of your day, start the habit of thanking God for your blessings and praying these verses out loud. Invite a friend or your family to join you for 30 days of thankful prayers. Then, continue to foster a thankful heart and way of life. Create a gratitude journal—adding specific praise verses and prayers that are personal to your own life. Day 1 Father, thank you for your love for me ( John 3:16 ). Day 2 Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice and for the gift of salvation for me ( Philippians 2:6-8 ). Day 3 Father, thank you for both your mercy and your grace for my life ( Hebrews 4:15-16 ). Day 4 Father, thank you for your Word and the ways you communicate through Scripture to guide my life ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ). Day 5 Holy Spirit,