"Make a new and firm commitment to being more thankful than you have ever been. I truly believe that the words 'thank you' contain power that will change your life. I have concentrated on being thankful for a long time, and I can testify that thankfulness releases joy in our lives, has a powerful effect on our prayers, and keeps us focused on the positive aspects of our lives. "Our gratitude belongs first to God, because without Him, we would have nothing. God is good. Goodness is part of His character and essence, and He is good all the time. He desires our good and wants us to be good to others. Where goodness flows forth, thankfulness should also flow forth. When we stop seeing the good in our lives and start complaining, we cause many problems for ourselves. Hike to say, 'Why be grumpy when we can be grateful?' "I look forward to hearing about how this book helps you become a more thankful person. I am thankful that you are reading it and thankful that God has allowed me to write it." Book jacket.