That’s Life!

A prayer of thanksgiving

Jesus, thank You for life and all it involves. When something goes wrong, we often say, “That’s life!” But life is so much more than the little things that don’t turn out the way we wish they had.

Waking up each morning with eyes that see and ears that hear—that’s life!

Talking with a child and catching a glimpse of the world through those innocent eyes—that’s life!

Pausing in the middle of a hectic day to watch a bird soar or a butterfly flit among the flowers—that’s life!

Chatting with an old friend and remembering just how special that friendship is—that’s life!

Receiving an unexpected word of encouragement—that’s life!

Holding a newborn baby and catching his first smile—that’s life!

Walking in nature, taking in its sights and sounds, and breathing that fresh air—that’s life!

Lying down to sleep at night and thanking God for all the blessings that the day brought—that’s life!

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV – Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Psalm 7:17 ESV – I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

Psalm 107:1 ESV – Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!