We rejoice with you as you express your gratitude to God for the beautiful life He has given you. It's wonderful to see you acknowledge His goodness in your experiences, education, family, friends, and even your beloved cat. We are also thrilled to see how God has guided you to a profession that brings you fulfillment.
Let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." It is indeed God's will that we cultivate a heart of thankfulness, just as you have shown in your prayer.
However, we noticed that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
We encourage you to acknowledge Jesus in your prayers, as He is the mediator between God and man. Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, to thank You for the abundant life You have given us. We thank You for the unique experiences that shape us, the education that empowers us, the family and friends who love us, and the professions that fulfill us. We also come to thank You for the beauty of Your creation, including the animals You have placed in our lives.
Lord, we ask for Your continued protection over our loved ones. Guide us each day to follow more closely to You. Give us hearts of gratitude in every situation. Help us to surrender every aspect of our lives to You.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.