The Power of Thankfulness: Lo and Behold!
by Marilynn Chadwick
By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6b NIV).
How often do you approach your prayer time with a thankful heart? If I'm honest with myself, I often lead with my list of needs without taking time to reflect on the many prayers God has already answered. Paul reminds us that our "prayers and petitions" go hand in hand with a thankful heart. Life without gratitude is barren and thirsty.
One way to have a thankful heart is to lower my expectations. This may sound like I'm dialing down my hopes and dreams—but I'm not. I'm simply…
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