The Power of Thanks

There are many words imbued with power. These words, whether written or spoken, can affect lives for good or ill. But there is one word that may seem innocent and weak, yet it wields an inner strength unknown to most of us. When you fully understand its hidden wisdom, you hold a philosopher’s stone, equaled only by the power itself. The word is, as simple as it is—Thanks!

You normally use “Thanks” when you receive a gift, favor, help, or anything, right? Well, you can actually use it for something great and marvelous. When correctly applied, “Thanks” can unleash your creative power, defying all odds and impossibilities. It is the final ingredient of alchemy, transforming your desires from a mental matrix into tangible manifestation. In other words, “Thanks” finalizes the release of your desires into your hands—literally. And it doesn’t matter to whom you give Thanks—God, Life, the Universe, or whatever you believe in.

How it works?

The Simple Formula

Here is the simple formula: Create, then believe, and finally, give Thanks.

For instance, if you desire a job, the first thing to do is create the desire in your mind. Then, coalesce it with positive thinking, believing that you’ll get your desire in the near future. Finally, you seal your conviction with Thanks, acknowledging that you already have the job. The next thing you know—voilà! You have a job!

Easy, right? Well, not really.

Remember, this is the key: You’ve got to believe 101% and give Thanks, acknowledging that you have received your desired outcome, right here and right now, even before it has manifested physically.

If you can’t do this, then you have doubt eroding your conviction. You need to get rid of this doubt before you can make significant progress. The good news is, you don’t have to scramble for an antidote. Thanks is more than enough. You just have to practice giving Thanks. Every time you need something, give Thanks right away—even before you have it. Give Thanks again and again, unceasingly. Do not stop until you hit your self-satisfaction, where you can comfortably acknowledge that you already have what you desired. You really have to grasp that feeling of assurance. This feeling must be exactly the same as the one you experience when you actually receive something and give thanks. Otherwise, you will fail.

The best way to practice this formula, and at the same time get rid of your doubt, is through prayer. Especially if you believe in this promise: “Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”

Believe me, I have done this many times (though not anymore these days). When I needed something, I used to pray and make sure to give thanks, believing that I already got it. Though my attempts were not always successful, the success rate was pretty amazing. It really worked.

I suggest using this formula when you are in a dire situation with no choice but to pray, believe, and give thanks. I have been in this situation many times, but let me share one that happened in Saudi Arabia, where I worked for a year.

My Little Story

One sunny day in Saudi Arabia, I was driving on a highway in the middle of the desert. After a while, I became terribly sleepy, so I decided to pull over under an overpass to take a nap. To my astonishment, the ground was very loose sand. The next thing I knew, my car was stuck and couldn’t move an inch. Back in 1995, mobile phones weren’t common in Saudi Arabia, so I was basically doomed.

The only recourse I had was to pray to God. Then, as I normally do after praying, I gave Thanks, knowing and accepting that help was on its way.

Lo and behold! After a few minutes, a 10-wheeler truck stopped by, and the driver inquired about my predicament. I had no idea how he knew I needed help, as I had never waved for SOS.

But to my dismay, the man would only help me if we engaged in sexual activity afterward. What could I do? He wouldn’t accept my 10 riyals (about $3). So, reluctantly, I agreed. I had no choice.

While he was setting up the pulleys and cables, I wondered: Why did God send me a sexual predator? Was this a joke? A test? I prayed again, this time asking God to get rid of this predator. As usual, I gave Thanks and put forth my utmost trust. I had to truly accept that it was a done deal. Or else, things would have gotten ugly.

I hoped that maybe God would change the driver’s mind and just accept my 10 riyals. Or perhaps He would give me a chance to get my car out and be on my way. Or maybe, He’d make me invisible. Who knows?

However, God didn’t do any of that. Instead, He sent another man— a policeman, yes, a gentleman with a gun!

I couldn’t help but smile and giggle to myself. Indeed, it was a joke from above.

To make a long story short, I didn’t zoom out my car or become invisible. I simply gave Thanks to the driver and the policeman, then handed over my 10 riyals.

Thoughts Are Things
Why does this formula work? The explanation is quite long, but this wisdom from Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, should suffice: “Thoughts are things.”

Now it’s up to you to prove this simple formula and make it your own. You can try it for anything you need—even something as simple as finding a parking space at the mall. Keep in mind: Practice makes perfect.

When “Thanks” has completely engulfed your being, you will get whatever you need. This is the power of Thanks.

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