Hey God,

So I grew up praying to you when I was told. “Bow your head and close your eyes,” was a staple sentence in the church. However, I often realize I find myself only praying for the big things. “Thank you for waking me up this morning. Thank you for the food on my table. Thank you for giving me clothes to wear and a house to live in,” but very rarely do I remember the little things that you have given me.

So I want to openly pray to you for the small things in life that are often over looked, so that you may know I am truly thankful for them.

Lord,

Thank you. Thank you for the little things you have given me. Thank you for putting me in a family that breathes encouragement into me for the simple things. Thank you for giving me friends that are a constant support system. Thank you for my ability to pursue passions. Thank you for the good and bad times because the bad times made the good times even better. Thank you for life in general. But most of all, thank you for making me work hard for things in life. Often I wish I had things fall into my life with no thought or struggle, but then I realize I am designed to fight for the things I want.

I appreciate all the love and care that went into my design and I appreciate the motivation to carry on with life. Times get hard and temptation grows heavy, but you place your caring hand upon my shoulder and guide me to the right path.

So of course, having food, clothes and shelter is great, but what are those things without the small things that make life so sweet. God, I end this prayer with a lyrics from one of my favorite songs, “You are my strength and comfort. You are my steady hand. You are my firm foundation--the rock on which I stand.”

Sincerely,

A Child of Yours