Thanksgiving/Appreciation (that’s what we are supposed to do.) Haven’t/don’t see it yet?
I will explain – at times we may state – “we are trying to learn how to be.” Correct!
https://biblereasons.com/learning/
In ‘life’ we thank GOD for ALL He does. We were Created with and for a reason. We have a specific and significant function in this world.
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/why-did-god-create-the-world
The most profound thing is that God ALREADY wrote our life stories. God expects us to accept His Son, The Lord Jesus Christ, as our Savior. He expects us to give our lives to Him, and in so doing, develop the character of Christ. God wants us to become more like Christ. Knowing exactly who/what/why we will face all the things that we do. Bigger fact? We undergo trials that make us grow. https://www.christianity.com/bible/trials-and-tribulations-bible-verses-126
According to the Bible, knowing God is the meaning of life because He is the “Author of life.”
The meaning of life is not based on things we see in the world “for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing” (Luke 12:23).
And we pray:
Father LORD, preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us The light of that Love which is immortal, and which You have shown us in Your Son – Jesus Christ our Savior, Amen.
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” ~ Matthew 21:22
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ~ Hebrews 11:6
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ~ Mark 11:22-24
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit. James 5:13-20
And we pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, You are the Creator of all things and You sustain all of life. I come to you, acknowledging that your will is best and that your plan is far greater than any I could ever ask for or imagine. Lord, I come to you with troubles that are weighing on my heart and the hearts of many believers. God, I know that you carry all burdens, and I ask that you share your yoke with us now during this difficult time.
God, you are a God of healing. If it is in your will, I ask that you heal (*) (fill in the blank), but I know that whether you choose to heal them or not, that everything will work out according to Your purpose. May I seek You in good times and difficult and learn to trust You more every day. May You increase, and I decrease, as I learn to become more like You. In Jesus’ holy and powerful name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Faithful and Prepared Lives
Gracious God, move us to live every day as if it were to be our last, for we do not know if it might be. Cause us to live as if we know it is our last hour. O grant that we may not die with any guilt on our consciences or any known unrepented sin, but that we may be found in Christ, Who is our only Savior and Redeemer.
Preserve us from Faithless Fears
O most Loving Father, You want us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but losing You, and to cast all our anxiety on You because You care for us. Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have shown us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Pray to see the unseen and recieve boundless blessings.
Father LORD, Creator of ALL. We come to You in and with thanksgiving for the unseen that we hope for. Your Essence is unchanging, bless us with the needs, wants, desires of our hearts. I am clear to You; Father You know my heart. I lay it before Your Throne of grace. In The name of Jesus I present my wants and needs before You, Amen.