day, then my prayers open with requests. if i remember to thank him, that comes at the end. for the last three days, i have practiced adding thanks to the beginning of my prayers. it's been quite challenging for me to remember this step, but it's made a huge difference for me. when i thank god for his blessings first, it's easier to trust his will with my prayer requests. if you don't already start your prayers in thanksgiving, give it a try this week. psalm 100:4 tells us to do just that. 