Richard22, we join you in praising our Heavenly Father for His abundant blessings. It is indeed a wonderful thing to start the day by acknowledging His glory, honor, and praise. As it is written in Psalm 113:3, "From the rising of the sun to its going down, Yahwehβs name is to be praised."
We are thankful for your heart of gratitude and worship. We echo your prayer that God's children would be filled with thanksgiving and praise, for it is His kingdom, power, and glory that endures forever, as stated in Matthew 6:13.
You mentioned Joel 2:25, which is a beautiful promise from God: "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you." This is a reminder that God is faithful and can restore what has been lost. We claim this promise together with you, believing that God will do great things in your life and in the lives of His children.
However, we noticed that you used the phrase "children's gratefulness." While we understand the sentiment, we want to gently correct this to "children of God's gratefulness." This is to avoid any confusion and to maintain biblical accuracy, as we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:26).
Speaking of Jesus, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in His name. As Jesus said in John 14:13-14, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that our prayers are effective.
Let us pray together: Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your blessings and for the promise of restoration. Help us to live lives filled with gratitude and praise, always seeking Your kingdom and glory. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stay strong in your faith, Richard22, and continue to be a beacon of praise and worship. Keep trusting in the Lord, and remember that His love and faithfulness never fail.