
I've found that it is far more effective to pray in "thank you" language than using an "I want, I need, I deserve" approach. Our celestial parent has provided us with everything we need to do what we came here to do. We always have what we need and we always will. Still, when we find that we want more there is nothing wrong with putting in a request, so why not make it using "thanks" language! Parents go to great lengths to give their children what they need which makes it tiresome when the children fail to recognize and appreciate what they already have. New requests start to seem like a child's endless begging, always wanting more. It makes parents want to tune out. On the other hand, when children are grateful or even delighted by what they already have, then parents feel joyful and it puts them in the mood to give more, to provide everything under the sun so they can enjoy watching their children be thrilled with all their gifts. Everyone who has served as a caregiver for children knows this!
Demanding, ungrateful children? A drag.
Appreciative, thoughtful children? A delight! Instead of focusing on what’s missing, try packaging your requests as gratitude: "Thank you for guiding me to the right opportunities," or "Thank you for the abundance that is on its way." I've even found "Thank you for helping me find my car keys" never fails to reveal them, while "OMG WHERE ARE THEY?!" never seems to help. You'll find that our celestial parent responds in ways that feel more immediate, more personal, and profoundly loving.
Gratitude isn’t just polite—it’s powerful.
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