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Lord, something good happened, and I noticed it. I do not want to rush past it. I want to stop here and say thank you before it slips away from me. God, thank you for the good thing that happened. I am glad I saw it, and I receive that noticing as a gift too. Help me hold this moment simply and sincerely, without needing to make it bigger than it is. Let my gratitude be honest and plain. I do not want to hurry on to the next thing and lose what you have given me today. Your word says in Psalm 103:2, “Bless Jehovah, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits”. Lord, help me hold on to your goodness and not let this kindness slip from my heart. Lord, keep this good thing close in my memory. When days feel crowded or heavy, bring it back gently, so that I can thank you again. Teach me to be a person who notices your kindness and says so. I offer you this small, real thanks now, and I trust you to receive it. And in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 your word says, “in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.” Lord, shape a thankful heart in me, one that notices your kindness and gladly says so. Lord, thank you. Help me remember the good you have given. Thank you, Lord, for what happened and for helping me see it. Keep my heart open and thankful. In Jesus’ name, amen.