Gratitude Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose for Everyday Thankfulness

by June Cotner

"The selections in this book will encourage you to pay attention to things that make you laugh, the places that nourish you, the loved ones who inspire and guide you, and caring strangers who bring blessings to your days."—June CotnerGratitude Prayers is an uplifting collection of inspiring prayers, reflective poems, and motivating quotes that will open you to experience more joy and wonder in life. In this gracious anthology, June Cotner offers more than 100 motivational selections that remind you to embrace each and every day with abundance and thankfulness. Gratitude Prayers includes the voices of classic visionaries such as Rumi, Anne Frank, Walt Whitman and Helen Keller, whose words mingle eloquently alongside contemporary writers such as Michael S. Glaser and Barbara Crooker. The writers in this exuberant book share how to seek out tiny moments of joy, which will point the way toward finding the good in every situation. Divided into ten chapters, Gratitude Prayers offers a transformational perspective on finding happiness through gratefulness. Chapters Simple Pleasures, Everyday Life, The Natural World, Friends and Family, Joy and Wonder, Faith and Courage, Prayers and Blessings, as well as Reflections, and Inspirations. In addition, the book closes with a chapter dedicated to what June calls, “Gratitude Boosters,” short, easily read passages that offer the reader an instantaneous paradigm shift.  Let gratitude inspire your attitude with Gratitude Prayers.

145 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 12, 2013

About the author

June is the published author of 40 books including the bestselling books, Graces, Bedside Prayers, Dog Blessings, and House Blessings (published by major houses such as Random House, Harper Collins, and Hachette. Her books are carried in nationwide bookstores and at the innovative Restoration Hardware store chain.

June's newest book is BLESS THE EARTH: A Collection of Poetry for Children to Celebrate and Care for Our World, coauthored with Nancy Tupper Ling, and published by Penguin Random House/Convergent Books.

June's books collectively have sold more than one million copies and have been featured in many national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day, Glamour, and Family Circle.

June has taught workshops and given presentations at bookstores throughout the country and at the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Conference, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Conference, and The Learning Annex in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

"Creativity for me involves connections ... whether it's coming up with new book ideas, helping others make their book proposals stronger, or finding a perfect quote for one of my books." ~ June Cotner

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much encouragement in this charming pocket book! June Cotner has done it again. A feel good, pick-me-up collection with voices you won't forget.

[Nai · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Cute book for a bookshelf or coffee table. I didn’t find it particularly inspiring or profound. Could've went with out it...took me like 8 months to read (but it's super short, could've read it in 2 hours) because i found a lot of the poetries and passages to be flat. skipable, honestly.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I should buy this ...

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked up this little gem at the library, but I like it so much I may order my own copy. I just love the uplifting poems and prayers in this compact little book. It's always good to take time to appreciate the goodness in our lives and reflect on how many things we really do have to be thankful for!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice selection.

[Jan1243 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice collection. Would have liked more classic authors, but still very nice with some true gems!