In the creation of individual reality, thought control, or what some might call prayer ─ is everything. Conversations With God  Book 3

Gratitude is the attitude that changes everything.

Gratitude for an experience, condition, or outcome in advance is a powerful tool in the creation of your reality.

Every day we are confronted with problems and circumstances that we would like to change to enjoy a happier and more peaceful life.  We often spend a lot of time going over and over our problems desiring a change, yet we find ourselves unable to experience the love and fulfillment we desire.

You can begin the change by immediately expressing your gratitude when a problem arises.  Express your gratitude for the solution, as well as for the problem itself.  When you are grateful for the problem, you instantly change your perspective, your attitude and your thoughts.

Bless the situation. Give it your highest energies and best thoughts.  Make the situation your friend instead of your enemy--that which supports you, rather than that which opposes you.

Accept the situation, let go of resistance.  What you resist persists.  What you accept you can change.

Envelop the situation or problem with love.  Whatever you are experiencing, you can literally love any undesired experience away.

Finally be joyful, for the exact and perfect outcome is at hand.  Feel gratitude in advance for the desired outcome.

Adapted from Friendship with God
Neale Donald Walsch