My wife and I were finishing our day with prayer, and all of a sudden these thoughts started flooding my mind, so I poured them out to our Father in heaven:

“I want to thank you heavenly Father that when You sent out the Holy Spirit to bring one more to the cross for salvation, You included us.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when we arrived at the cross there was still room, and it was for us.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when we asked for mercy at the cross, there was still enough grace to forgive us of our sins.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when the fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel’s veins was checked, there was still enough blood left to wash away all our sins.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when we arrived at the narrow gate to the Kingdom of God, it was still open so we could get in.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when the Lamb’s Book of Life was opened, there was still enough space for the angel to write down our names.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when the purchase order went out for a Crown of Righteousness, there was still enough in the Son’s account to buy one for each of us.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when the Roll is called up yonder, our names will be on the list.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when the bell is rung for the marriage supper of the Lamb, there will be cards with our names on the table.

I want to thank you heavenly Father that when we finally see our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we can bow down and thank Him, face to face. Amen!”

So the next time your go to pray and you’re not sure of how to start or what to say, you may want to try beginning this way, I’m sure He won’t mind hearing it again. – by Dr Robert R Seyda