"If the only prayer you say in your entire life is 'Thank You,'" wrote Meister Eckhart, “that would suffice." As you think about the past 24 hours, what causes you to be thankful? Look back over the past day, the big and small aspects of life, and recognize what reasons you have to be grateful. Focus on these experiences and encounters, helping your mind and spirit center on the goodness and generosity of God.
There is a chance to capture thanks as a community during this practice, a page to add words of gratitude and give testimony to God’s generosity and faithfulness. You might have something to contribute that will encourage someone else, or you might need to read the words of others to find encouragement and reminders of God’s goodness. This is one small way we can encourage each other to be a thankful people.