Be very grateful when you can
There have been times in my life when God's grace has been hard to find. It's during those dark days that being grateful for health, wealth, family and friends has helped to pull me out of the gutter and lifted me up on the shoulders of those who love me. Right now is a tough time for many around me and my heart hopes for the best of times.
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Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints (Ephesians 1:18)
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:3-7)
Prayers happen if you are patient and pay attention
William Law was born in 1686 and was known for practical divinity. Many of his works influenced important theologians such as John and Charles Wesley (who founded the Methodist movement). In his book titled, "A serious call to a devout and holy life (source)", William states:
For there is nothing that makes us love a man so much as praying for him; and when you can once do this sincerely for any man, you have fitted your soul for the performance of everything that is kind and civil towards him.