During our first morning meeting in Malawi, a young, thin African girl with the broadest smile stood and gave her prayer request: “Let us be thankful for this life we live.” Our Perspective I felt confused, unsure I had heard her correctly, but soon understood. Every single morning, she stood to make the same request. “Let us be thankful for this life we live.” Her request continuously turned toward praise rather than appeal. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his … Continue reading →