My third way of praying is simply to feel thankful.

Or if I felt thankful because I thought someone was instrumental in bringing my desire to pass, I could say, “Thank you,”

The only acceptable gift is a joyful heart. Come with singing and praise.

I do not think that any person in prayer feels more of the joy, the piety, and the feeling of adoration, than I do when I feel thankful

“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” until the single sensation of thankfulness dominates the mind

You have no sacrifice to offer. Do not let anyone tell you that you must struggle and suffer.

All true prayer wears a glad countenance; the good are anointed with the oil of gladness above their fellows.

And if I give thanks for what has happened, I don’t give it to you; I give it to the Being-within-me

Feeling grateful, fulfilled, or thankful

and these two little brothers simply gave thanks

Rather, you are in a mood to give thanks for a gift received.