In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him. (Ecclesiastes 7:14)

Let us pray: Almighty Father, we are certainly blessed more than what we deserved. You have granted independence for this nation. You have gifted us with intelligence and talents which led us to the discoveries of so many things. With your grace, you made life so easy and comfortable at present and gave us access to better housing, satisfactory healthcare, an abundant lifestyle, and high tech communication and entertainment. Help us remember Lord that these things were made possible because of you. Teach us Lord to be grateful while taking care of these wonderful blessings. May the abundance of your blessings live on. Amen.