Gates and courts are the imagery of the Temple — the place where God's people came to worship. But the instructions are not about architecture; they are about the attitude of approach. We come to God not with demands or complaints first, but with thanksgiving and praise already on our lips.
Memory phrase: Enter God's presence with thanksgiving and praise.
Talk about it: What is the difference between coming to God to ask for things and coming to God just to say thank You?
Prayer: God, I come to You right now with a thankful heart. Thank You, thank You, thank You. I bless Your name.