Thanks To God For Each Day Of My Life

10 of the Best Ways to Thank God – Counting My Blessings

You and I know God wants us to thank and praise Him but I sometimes wonder if I’m thanking Him the ways He wants.

I start my prayers with thank you and praise Him for who He is and what He does but are words enough.

David wrote:

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Psalm 50:14

Honestly, words don’t feel much of a sacrifice. I can say “thank you” so easily and then just as easily go back to living in ways that don’t seem very thankful.

What does thankful living look ? Thankfulness that is sacrificial? Thankfulness that is God’s will and pleases Him.

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:20

I wonder (you know I do that a lot) . . . maybe there are ways to thank God that go beyond simply speaking words. Ways to live with gratitude even when I don’t feel thankful for my circumstances.

Obey Him

If you add together the verses with the word “obey” and those reminding us to “listen” it’s close to a thousand.  Faith leads to obedience as we thank God for the amazing gift of life in Jesus.

Everything you do or say should be done to obey Jesus your Lord. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus. Colossians 3:17

Worship Him

Remember worship is…

Taking your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. (Romans 12:1)

We were made to worship – to thank and praise God, the One who loves us and gives us all we need for today and for always.

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28

Thank Him with music

Make music. Sing praise. Music gives our thanks and praise emotion. So, make that “joyful noise” at home, in the car, at church . . . anywhere. Turn up the tunes and give thanks.

And each morning and evening they stood before the Lord to sing songs of thanks and praise to Him. 1 Chronicles 23:30

Pray to Him

You pray and begin your prayers with words of thanks and praise. But let’s go beyond “thank you for all You do for me.” Let’s be specific. Naming God’s past provision and help not only thanks Him it can help prevent worry and fear.

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. Philippians 4:6

Love and Care for Others

This is stewardship. Using what God has given us to bless others. God’s love is unfailing. His care is personal. You and I have all we need to love and care for the people around us.

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace. Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10–11

Surrender Everything to Him

It’s hard to offer everything, isn’t it? It needs an eternal perspective and I so easily get caught up in what’s right in front of my face. Trusting God and surrendering everything to Him . . . that’s thanksgiving with faith.

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Romans 12:1

Tell People about Who He Is and What He Does

Tell your story. You’re a changed life, tell people about it. Tell them about forgiveness and freedom from fear . . . about love, hope, and joy. Thank God by telling others about His awesome blessings.

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. Psalm 9:1

Trust His Will

Trust is reliance and confident expectation. Thank God for past blessings by trusting Him with your future. Follow where He leads. He has a plan and that plan includes you. Trust His love and follow where He leads.

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7

Be Joyful

Joy is contentment and satisfaction. Finding joy in God says that He is enough, that you and I are content and satisfied in Him. 

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:4,6

Make Everything You Do and Say an Offering of Thankfulness

God loves you. His goodness and mercy cover you. Pay attention. Count your blessings. Live with gratitude. Make your life an offering of thanks in response to all God has done for you.

May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light. For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. Colossians 1:11–14

Oh, how I wish I didn’t get so caught up in myself. Maybe you wish that too.

I want my life to show that my is heart full of thanks.

I want to join David and say…

I trust God’s love forever and ever. God, I will thank You forever for what You have done. With those who worship you, I will trust You because You are good. Psalm 52:8–9

And with God’s help I will.

Will you pray with me?

Father, Thank you for your countless blessings. Because of Jesus, Your grace and mercy cover me every day. Your love surrounds me. May my life be an offering of thanks for who You are and all You do. I love you, Lord. I trust You. Help me obey and follow wherever You lead. In Jesus name. O pray. Amen. 

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52 Amazing Appreciation Thank You Quotes with Photos

Thank you quotes may just be  simple words however it can create a great impact.  Most of us are using these words frequently in whatever situation.  Sometimes we are having difficulty in expressing the right words to say thank you in various situations.  Here are some thank you quotes that can help you in expressing your gratitude in the proper way.

Being thankful can make us happy and at the same time we can learn to appreciate the things that we have.  Sometimes we feel that we don’t have much,  however we must also realize that there are some people out there who would to trade places with us.  These thank you quotes will be a reminder for us that we have a lot of things that we have to thank for.

1. For your patience and caring, kind words and sharing, “Thank You”

Thank you quotes can help us appreciate all the wonderful things that are happening in our lives.

2. Thank you for staying by my side even though I tried to push you away

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Life is beautiful especially when there are a lot of people who care for us.

3. Thank you for all the special things you do

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I want to thank you for all the wonderful things that you did for me.

4. Thank You For Everything!

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Friends are always there for us that is why we should say thank you to them for everything that they have done for us.

5. God doesn’t give us what we can handle, God helps us handle what we are given

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Be thankful to God always.

6. A truly great mentor, hard to find… difficult to part with… impossible to forget… we will miss you

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The best thank you quotes for someone who is about to retire.

8. Thank you for being the reason I smile

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When I am with you, I can smile anytime.

9. Talk about your blessings more than you talk about your burdens

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Thank you quotes can always inspire us.

11. If I could sit across the porch from God, I’d thank Him for lending me to you

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Great thank you quotes for husbands as well as wives.

12. I want to thank you for never being there anymore

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Sometimes losing someone can make us stronger.

13. There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark

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Helping others can make us feel better.

14. Thank you for the world so sweet, thank you for the food we eat…

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Thank you quotes can help us to be grateful to God for everything that He has provided us.

15. Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart

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Sometimes we focus more on our shortcomings rather than our blessings.

16. Best friend, thank you for standing by my side when times get hard

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Cherish your best friends and never let them go.

17. I may not have everything I want in life but I’m blessed enough to have all that I need!

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This is one of the best thank you quotes about life.

18. Just how a sprinkle of chocolate makes a coffee worth devouring…

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There is nothing more precious in this world than having friends who love you so much.

19. Some old-fashioned things fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat

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We should thank God for the simple things around us such as fresh air and sunshine.

20. Being told you’re appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear

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It’s a great feeling when someone appreciates what you did.

21. No matter how sure you are that a friend will be there for you…

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Thank you quotes are for true friends who have stood with us through the years.

22. Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have

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Be content with the things that you have.

23. The greatest test of faith is when you don’t get what you want but still, you are able to say: “Thank you Lord”

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God loves us so much.

24. If we don’t feel grateful with what we already have, what makes us think we will be happy with more

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Be thankful for what you have right now.

25. Dear God, thank you for this beautiful life

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We should be thankful to God for giving us a beautiful life.

26. It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy

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Gratitude can make us feel that we already have enough.

27. Thank you for staying even if you had every reason to leave

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Great thank you quotes can make us realize who truly love us.

28. Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting

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By giving more to others, you will discover that you have more for yourself.

29. I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength

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Thank you quotes can inspire people who are struggling.

30. You can’t force people to stay in your life

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Be thankful for your friends who never left your side.

31. I’m thankful for all those difficult people in my life, they have shown me exactly who I do not want to be

You can learn a lot from those people around you.

32. A strong marriage requires loving your spouse even in those moments when they aren’t being lovable

One of the best thank you quotes for your spouse.

33. When you’re thankful for what you have, you are always rewarded with more

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Always stay positive.

34. The ones who love you will never leave you

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Say “Thank you” to the person who has been with you throughout your life.

35. Respect people who find time for you in their busy schedule…

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Be grateful for your friends who are always there when you need them.

36. God is the best listener, you don’t need to shout nor cry out loud

Thank you God for always being there especially when I need you the most.

37. Dear Past, thank you for all the life lessons you have taught me

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It’s time to forget the past and look forward to your bright future.

38. When you pray, God listens, when you listen, God talks, when you believe, God works

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Thank God for always listening to our prayers.

39. We must never forget the importance of gratitude

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Thank the Lord everyday.

40. No matter how good or bad you think life is, wake up each day and be thankful for life

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Stop complaining about those little things in life but instead be grateful to God.

41. Be thankful for the bad things in life, for they open your eyes to the good things

We should be thankful to all the things in our lives not only the good ones but also for the bad ones.

43. Start each day with a thankful heart

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Beautiful thank you quotes for everyone.

44. What if you woke up today with only the things that you thanked God yesterday?

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Always count your blessings and thank God for them.

47. For all your caring, all your caregiving, thank you, thank you

Say “Thank you” to the people who have cared for you.

48. Thank you for being there when no one else was, even though you fucking left too

Even if he left you, be thankful that you have spent some time with him.

50. I thank my God every time I remember you

Do not just pray for yourself but pray for other people too.

51. If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “Thank you”, it will be enough

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Saying “Thank you” to the Lord is the greatest prayer of all.

52. Do something today that your future self will thank you for

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Be sure to make the right decisions in order to avoid any regrets in the future.

I hope that after reading these thank you quotes you will start saying thank you to the Lord for giving you a wonderful life.  Also, do not forget to say thank you to all the wonderful people who have helped you in your struggles such as your friends and loved ones. Or the wonderful people you celebrate your happy birthdays with.

Thank you quotes,  thanksgiving quotes, inspiring life quotes and sweet love quotes can inspire us to live a happy life.  Not all people are lucky enough to have all the things that they want.  However, if you will just be content for what you have then you will discover that you have more than enough than you can ever ask for.

Most wealthy people are giving donations to the needy.  Nowadays, celebrities are creating their own foundations in order to help those people who are in dire need of their assistance.  On the other hand, some celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence and others spent their time visiting the sick in order to cheer them up.

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31 Meaningful Things I Do Each Day That Makes My Life Better

I recently received a question from a reader about how I seem to get so much done in a day and stay confident and motivated. Want to know the truth? I don’t always wake up happy, but I learned a long time ago that my day goes much better when I try to start the day on the right foot. So I’ve established my daily things to do list that makes my life better.

For me, that also includes cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Sometimes just glancing out the window and watching the sunrise is enough to make me happy to be alive and grateful to capture the beauty of nature. Believe me, if you’re ever feeling low when you wake up just go outside and revel in nature. You’ll be amazed how it can change your mood.

What else do I do that keeps me happy and sane?

Here’s My Personal Wake Up and Make My Life Better List

1. Wake Up Early  –  I get up early every day without exception (of course, if I’m sick that’s a different story, but I’m hardly ever sick). For me, I love to get up early when the house is quite and start my day. It puts me in a great frame of mind, and I find I am more productive than if I chose to sleep in a bit more.

2. Make My Bed  –  Making your bed is a great way to start the day off right. You’ve immediately done something positive that will last all day. My room instantly looks neat and tidy.

3. Drink A Glass of Lemon Water  –  It is easy to get dehydrated at night, so when I get up, I drink a big glass of lemon water so that I can get myself rehydrated. I find if I just jump to coffee, I don’t feel hydrated, and the coffee doesn’t sit well in my tummy.

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4. Make Coffee   –   Need I say more? I have people in and my house daily caring for my mom, so I get the coffee pot going first thing so I can enjoy a cup and they can too.

5. Step Outside and Take A Deep Breath  –  I love the smell of the morning air. So almost without fail, I step outside on my deck and take a few deep breaths of the morning air. It gets my heart pumping and my brain awake. If it’s snowing or raining, I stand at the door and do the same thing.

6. Light A Candle  –  I love candles. I have a stockpile of candles, so I never run out. I have candles for every season too. I’m just finishing up my winter candles, and with the start of spring, I will be burning the florals soon.

7. Say My Prayers  –  Starting out the day thanking my God for all the blessings He’s bestowed upon my family and me, reinforces the tone of the day. It’s also an opportunity for me to ask him for the things I need in my life and to seek His guidance on problems that are troubling me.

8. Put Music On  – Depending on my mood depends on the type of music I listen to. Lately, because my mother is nearing the end of her life, we’ve been listening to a cd from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. They are so gifted and talented, and their music is spiritually uplifting. I could just as easily put on disco on Pandora too.

9. Sit With My Mother and Hold Her Hand  –  I to be able to sit with my mom before the girls show up and just hold her hand. She doesn’t usually respond to me or even look at me, but I do believe she knows someone who loves her is there with her.

10. Make My To Do List  –  I have a notebook that I write everything down. In the morning, while sipping on my coffee, I write down all the things in my head that I need to do or that I thought of since the day before. It’s great to get it my head and onto paper where I can see it and reflect and expand on it.

11. Schedule My Time   –   I plan what needs to happen in blocks of time.  I also give myself some extra time just in case a project or post takes longer than anticipated.

12. Delete and Delegate  –  I have more on my plate both professionally and personally than most and so my day is always a juggling act of what I can get done and what’s getting passed off to someone else to do. The caretakers help with household tasks, and I have folks that support me in my businesses.

13. Go To My Mail and Clean Out My Inbox  –  I to end the business of my day with going through the countless emails I get and either responding, deleting, delegating or filing them away. This is a critical task that I do consistently, so I don’t miss important deadlines, information or emails from readers.

14. Respond To Readers  –   I get a lot, and I do mean a lot of emails from readers asking for advice or sharing a concern.

I started my blog so I could provide useful information to people who needed help getting debt, keeping their homes orderly or find themselves in a similar situation as myself as a full-time caretaker.

I take my role as a blog owner seriously, and as such, feel I must respond to people who took the time to reach out to me. If I can provide them any encouragement or point them to a resource that might solve a problem, it uplifts me greatly.

15. Call My Daughter  –   Nothing makes my day more than getting to spend a few minutes on the phone talking with my daughter. Sometimes we facetime, so I can see my precious grandson Lucas, but mostly we chat on the phone. I wouldn’t want to start the day any other way!

16. Write  –  I love to write in the morning when my mind is clear and fresh. It’s my most creative time of the day, so I make sure I get some good writing time in each day. I hardly ever take a day off. Some days I write for hours and other days I might only get in an hour total.

17. Take a Shower  –  It’s easy working from home to let yourself go and slack off on even the most basic of self-care. So I make it a point to take a nice long and invigorating shower each morning.

18. Dress for the Day  –   When I first started working from home, it was easy to want to stay in PJ’s all day. But that doesn’t help your outlook, productivity or energy level. Now, I make sure I’m dressed in something comfortable but also cute. I might slip on a piece of jewelry, a beautiful headband, or a warm sweater that I love.

19. Surround Myself With Beautiful Flowers  –   I have fresh flowers in the house year round. It’s a must for me.

20. Hug My Cats  –  My cats need love and affection too, so I make it a point to go to each one and hug them and speak to them lovingly. They lift my spirits too!

21. Do Laundry  –  I to keep on top of the laundry and believe in the one load a day rule. I don’t want to be drowning in the laundry on the weekend.

22. Make Another Pot of Coffee  –  I to make sure the girls have as much coffee as they want or need. Caretaking my mother can be exhausting, and I want them to feel at home to come downstairs, sit and sip a cup of coffee anytime they need a break.

23. Go For A Walk  –  Around the middle of the day I to step away from the computer and get moving. I to go for a walk or do a spinning video. Anything that gets my heart pumping and me sweating. It’s a great stress reliever too!

24. Eat Healthily  –  I try my best to eat healthy foods. I don’t always succeed, but when I make a conscious effort in this area of my life, I do well. I have to learn not to let the stressors of the day affect what I put in my mouth. I’m getting better all the time.

25. Drink Plenty of Water  –  If I don’t drink enough water, I don’t feel right. I  try to drink water all day long. I don’t drink milk or juice, and I never consume soda, so getting the proper amount of water would seem easy, right?

26. Do Something For Someone Else  –  I think it’s so important not to get so caught up in your life that you forget there are others out there who are struggling.

I try to find someone to help each day, whether it be a reader with a problem, a friend who needs a shoulder, my daughter who needs me to watch Lucas or just a stranger I meet along the way.

It’s important to be of service to others any way we can.

27. Call My Friend Who’s In Rehab  –  My best friend Janet had a stroke last year. She’s had her ups and downs, and I have been her shoulder to cry on many times, but I realize how important it is to maintain our daily contact so that life can seem it used to. It helps her, and it helps me to be able to talk every day. It’s a blessing for us both.

28. Tidy Up The House Before Bed  –  When I come downstairs to start my day, I want the house to be tidy and ready for the beginning of a new day.

The only way to accomplish this is to tidy up the house before I go to bed at night.

I clean up the kitchen, run the Swiffer vacuum, pick up and put away what’s been left out before I shut the lights off downstairs and head to bed.

29. Read  –  Night time is my reading time. I love to read and only wish I could keep my eyes open longer to get more reading time in each day. I to focus on books that will improve my life or get me to think about an issue in a different way. I’m not one for reading romance novels.

30. Daily Reflection or Meditation  –  Before bed, I reflect on the day, evaluate where I could have been a better person and vow to make the next day the best day it can be.

31. Go To Bed Early  –  Finally, I go to bed early and get a good nights sleep (which is often difficult since menopause). That way I’m well rested and ready for another day!

What do you do to make your life better each day?

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