For This I Give Thanks...

As you settle into your place,

Take a breath,

Close your eyes,

And reflect,

Starting with today,

And how you were able to rise,

All the many breaths you've already taken,

And repeat,

God,

I thank you.

How about yesterday,

And how you made it through,

Even when people tried to disrupt your peace,

Or aggravate your nerves,

You made it,

Or what about that time,

Where at the end of your rope,

And God restored your hope,

Repeat,

God,

I thank you.

Take a moment,

And consider all the ways he made a way,

All the doors he opened,

All the ones he kept closed,

All the times he protected you,

And the times he shined his special light on you,

For each memory,

Whisper,

God,

I thank you.

Maybe this has opened the floodgates of thanks,

So continue.

If you have more,

Feel free to keep going,

Otherwise,

Take one more deep breath in,

And as yet another breath fills your lungs,

Whisper,

God,

I thank you.