Giving Thanks to God

Yesterday’s presentation to the investors went very smoothly. They said they were “98%” satisfied.

Of course, I was very pleased. On the way back, still feeling excited, I wondered: should I thank God for this? I did pray about this a couple of days ago.

On the drive, I started talking to myself. I’ve always been someone who prays before things happen but finds it hard to thank God afterward, even denying His work at times.

Of course, God is still God whether I thank Him or not.

But if it wasn’t God’s doing, why did I pray? Just to comfort and encourage myself?

I believe God created the world. He created me uniquely, and He loves me (even though I’m still stuck on a theoretical understanding of the Bible). In reality, whether I do well at work or not, I believe God provides for me and keeps me safe. So there’s really no need for me to worry about the outcome, success or failure—just doing my best is enough.

God wants us to enjoy life and manage the world, as the Bible teaches.

Now that things are going well, should I deny God’s work and think the good result came from myself or by chance? I used to do exactly that, repeatedly denying it.

God certainly doesn’t need my gratitude, but I’m His child. He’s a powerful Father who tells His son to go ahead and do things without worry, assuring him that no matter the outcome, He’s always there as support. The son, feeling secure, can use his abilities freely. But even if the father wouldn’t mind if the son didn’t say thank you, he’d surely be happy and feel accomplished if he did.

At least, now that I have daughters, I know receiving a “thank you” is a wonderful feeling.

And I admit, all inspiration comes from God.

So, I thank God, and I’m eager to experience more of His grace.