I've often focused on complaining rather than being thankful... My actions have been guided by my emotions more than by Your Word and Spirit... ... How much time and how many opportunities have I squandered by complaining and taking no action? Guide me to value my days and to focus my heart on wisdom... ... Let genuine gratitude fill my heart and guide me to return to You, giving You the glory, honor, and praise that only You deserve...

(God) You've provided me with time to be with You and fulfill Your purposes, yet I squander it by focusing on worldly distractions that hold no significance in the face of eternity... Time passes quickly, yet eternity endures forever. Too frequently, I use the time, money, talents, and opportunities You provide on things that are temporary instead of those that will last eternally.

I am deeply grateful that in Your anger, You remember to show mercy. You have not given humanity what we truly deserve. For everyone has sinned and falls short of God's glory, and the consequence of sin is death. Yet, You offer people the chance to confess their sins, repent, and return to You, as the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

I am so tired of treating You like You are common when You are the Holy One...How is it that You haven't just wiped me off of the face of the earth? Great is Your mercy!