Gratitude

2022 Thanksgiving Prayer for All Times

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Giving Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the truth in Psalm 100:3 “Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” Because of who You are, I can respond to You with faith, reverence, and gratitude instead of fear and anxiety. Direct me to do Psalm 100:4-5. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.“

You have given me so much to be thankful for, even when my circumstances seem grim. Give me the eyes and desire to see You at work no matter what is going on in my life and the world. This Thanksgiving holiday, I am grateful to You for the following spiritual and physical things: ___________. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.“

Show me how to have giving thanks be an integral part of my relationship with You and my interactions with others. Ephesians 5:18b-20 “be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Direct me to carry this attitude beyond the holiday of Thanksgiving into my daily life.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s Promises

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Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for promising that since I have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior, my name will be in the Book of Life at the time of Your future Great White Throne of Judgement. Consequently, I will not be judged for my sin because Christ dying on the cross took care of that. Revelation 20:15 “And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” 

Since You promise rewards for born again believers at the Judgement Seat of Christ and my works are written down in another book determining what my rewards will be, direct my activities to be what they need to be to lay up treasures in Heaven. Jesus said in Revelation 22:12, “And behold, I come quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.”

It is a blessing that, in addition to the promises about Heaven, You have given me many guidelines for living life here on Earth, such as promising peace if I come to You for guidance about all my concerns with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving. I ask You to direct me to turn all my worries into prayers so that I can enjoy the peace that only You can give. Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

When I read my Bible, make me conscious of more of Your promises so that I can make a list of them to use when needed. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Prayer About the Apostle Paul’s Guidelines for Satisfaction With What We Have (Based on 1 Timothy 6:6-11)

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Giving Heavenly Father, I come to You with joy and thanksgiving through the Name of Jesus Christ my Savior. In addition to the many spiritual blessings You have given to me, I very much enjoy the freedoms I have, ranging from the freedom to choose clothing and food for my body, and the breath in my lungs that enables me to do verse 8: “And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” All that I have comes from Your hand and Your bountiful mercy and grace.

I ask for forgiveness for the times I fall into the trap of envy and jealousy over what I don’t have that others do, rather than finding satisfaction in what You have given me. When I look at what others have received, I can quickly become blind to my own blessings. Thank you for the Apostle Paul’s admonishment and teaching on this issue. Verses 6-7: “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”

Direct me to have the mindset of contentment with what You have provided for me. Keep me from an evil desire of wealth and riches. Teach me to give generously from what I have and never desire more than what You have seen appropriate to give me. I ask that You set my mind on a course to pursue what is expressed in verse 11. “But you, O man of God, flee these things [unrighteousness] and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” Thank you for the promises You provide for Your children. Amen.

Giving Thanks in the Midst of Chaos, Confusion, and Heartache in the World (Based on 1 Thess. 5:18 and Eph. 5:20)

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Heavenly Father in Jesus’ Name, thank you for sharing Your instruction and desire on the subject of thankfulness. As difficult as it may be to be thankful in some situations, You obviously know that it is the best thing that I can do to get my focus from problems back onto You, who is sovereign, all knowing, all powerful, everywhere present, merciful, and gracious. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.“

According to Your Word, the Bible, You see thankfulness as so important that You instruct me to come into Your presence at the beginning of my prayer instead of starting out with all my requests and needs. Psalm 100:4 “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Remind me daily to give thanks for the ultimate, great gift of salvation that You gave me as a believer in Jesus Christ.

“Thank you Lord for saving my soul
thank you Lord for making me whole
thank you for giving to me, thy great salvation so rich and free.”

Remind me to be thankful each day for some of the many things that I take for granted. Some of those are: protection from evil, forgiveness and repentance, power of the blood and the light of Christ, and Your mercy, grace, wisdom, love, and patience. In addition, some of the critical items for life: sleep and rest, shelter, food and water, my job, the joy of having relatives and friends, peace, comfort, and a measure of health. Direct me to develop and practice more and more the command in Ephesians 5:20 “Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen.

2020 Thanksgiving Prayer

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to pray about the theme of Thanksgiving. I thank You for all the normal blessings of food, loved ones, friends, health, etc. However, this Thanksgiving, I want to focus my praise and thanksgiving on items that only You have done and are doing. My ultimate praise and thanksgiving is for my salvation from death and the gift eternal life.

All the many wonderful blessings promised in Your Word (the Bible) are only available to me because of my response to John 5:24. Jesus said: “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgement, but has passed from death into life.“

What a blessing it is to know that when I get up in the morning, You are waiting, willing and able to take me through every situation in my life. Lamentations 3:22-23 “Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.“

Thank you that as I live this life with its disappointments and struggles, as a child of Yours, none of these things are a waste or a surprise to You. You are loving, sovereign, all powerful, everywhere present, and You have everything work together for my good. Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.“

Thank you that Your well never runs dry. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you.” Thank you for the blessing and peace of forgiveness of sin. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Since this is only a fraction of who You are and what You do, I ask You to direct me to practice more of Ephesians 5:20 in the coming year. “Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen.

2019 Thanksgiving Prayer

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Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name this Thanksgiving to thank You for giving us Your Son and allowing Him to die on the cross for our sins. You resurrected Him from death and left Your Spirit ​with us until all You have planned for here on earth is done.

It is a blessing beyond description to be a child of Yours and have the Holy Spirit dwelling within me. If I allow it, You will direct all phases of my life. As I live in this chaotic world and deal with many personal problems, I thank You for the invitation expressed in Mathew 11:28-29. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Prayer Exercise of Gratitude for the Next Seven Days

Meditate and give thanks each day on the following topics:

Friday: Thank you for giving me salvation and a future home in Heaven. John 3:15 “That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.“

Saturday: Thank you for the blessing of forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.“

Sunday: Thank you for caring for my physical body and emotional health. Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. “

Monday: Thank you for the wonder and beauty of Your creation. Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork.“

Tuesday: Thank you for the freedom we enjoy in our nation and for the protection ​we receive from our military and our first responders. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.“

Wednesday: Thank you for the joy and love provided by my personal and church family. Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.“

Thursday: Thank you for the blessing, power, and promises of Your Word, all of which enriches my life. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.“

Friday: Remember all that God has brought to your mind to be thankful for. Psalm 92:1 “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High.“

Lord, in Jesus’ Name, guide me to be a thankful person every day as a lifestyle, not only on Thanksgiving Day. Amen.

Thanksgiving Prayer

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“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Giving Father, I thank You for the items You have listed in Psalm 103:3-5 that remind me of all you do for me: “[He] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

Thank you for the access I have to Your Word which gives me encouragement, joy, peace and the power to defeat the work of the flesh and of Satan.

What a blessing it is to know that “…He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4

Thank you for the promise of personal guidance that You have laid out for me in Isaiah 48:17 and Isaiah 30:21. You say to me: “…”I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way you should go,”‘ and “your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.”

Father, give me the wisdom to know that thankfulness is not just an act, but a life-style and that the peace You put in my heart and mind is much more valuable than all the physical blessings You provide on a daily basis.

I praise You, O Lord, by saying: thank you, thank you, thank you!

I bring this prayer in Jesus’ Name, Amen.