God knows what you need before you ask, so start with thanks #Shorts

You bow your head after a long day and almost every line of your prayer begins with a request. Bills, health, work, family, all the things that worry you. Asking is part of prayer and God welcomes it. But there is something we often miss. God already knows what we need before we open our mouth. He is not waiting for us to inform Him. So if He already knows, then thanksgiving should take up more space in our prayer than asking does. Gratitude reminds us that He has been providing quietly for years, even in seasons we thought we were alone. It also calms the heart, because a thankful person prays from trust instead of panic. Try it the next time you pray. Name what God has already done before you name what you still need. You may find that your list feels lighter and your faith feels stronger, because thanksgiving puts your attention back on the One who has never failed you. #ThanksgivingInPrayer #GratefulHeart #PrayerLife