A few years ago, I read a book that said the best prayer is a gratitude prayer. Since that day, my prayers always start with, "Thank you, God." It works! When I lost my job. I started a daily prayer thanking God for the new job I knew would come. Despite my being unemployed, I had serenity because I was confident in my Higher Power's will for me. Today, I have the best job I ever had. Thank you, God. CoDA Daily Meditation.