Prayer Tag: Thankfulness

Prayer for Thanksgiving

Dear God,

I come to You today with a heart overflowing with thankfulness. I am so grateful for Your love and presence in my life, and for the countless ways You have blessed me.

I thank You for my family and friends, and for the community You have placed me in. I am grateful for my health, my home, and the opportunities You have given me.

I also want to thank You for Your forgiveness and grace. I know that I have made mistakes and fallen short of Your glory, but I am so thankful that through Jesus, I have been reconciled to You.

As I enter into this season of thanksgiving, I pray that You would help me to focus on all the good things in my life, and to remember to give thanks in all circumstances even when things are difficult. Help me to be a blessing to others, and fill my heart with joy and peace as I express my gratitude to You.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Psalm 107:1 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever!

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Ephesians 5:20 ESV

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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Psalm 136:1 ESV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.

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Prayer for Friendship

Heavenly Father,

We come to You in humility and gratitude, giving You thanks for the blessings of friendship. We know that in You, true friendship is founded on love, trust and mutual respect. We ask that You bless our current friendships, and bring new ones into our lives as You see fit.

We pray that You would guide us to be true friends, to one another and to others, always speaking truth in love, and showing kindness and compassion. We ask for the courage to forgive and to be forgiven, to accept and to be accepted, to serve and to be served, and to be patient with one another’s faults.

We ask You to lead us to friends who will challenge us to grow in our walk with You and who will encourage us to remain faithful to Your Word and Will. Help us to be a good influence on our friends, and to not be swayed by the ways of the world.

We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and we know that You will always be with us, even when we feel alone.

We give You all the honor, glory, and praise, now and forever. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 17:17 ESV

A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him€”a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Proverbs 18:24 ESV

A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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Prayer of Thankfulness

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heart overflowing with gratitude and thankfulness. I am eternally grateful for Your never-ending love and grace that surrounds me every day. I thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the hope and peace that comes with knowing Him.

I am thankful for the blessings of good health and provision in my life. I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, and the clothes on my back. I am so blessed to have the people You have placed in my life, for the friends and family who love and support me, and for the community that surrounds me.

I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences You have given me, for the talents and abilities You have bestowed upon me, and for the purpose and direction You have for my life. I trust in Your plan and know that You are working all things together for my good.

Thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and for Your unwavering love. I praise You for Your goodness and for Your mercy that endures forever. I give You all the honor and glory, and I pray that Your will be done in my life.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Psalm 100:4-5 ESV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the Lord is good;
    his steadfast love endures forever,
    and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Psalm 136:1-3 ESV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;

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Psalm 9:1 ESV

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
    I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

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Psalm 69:30 ESV

I will praise the name of God with a song;
    I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

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Isaiah 12:4 ESV

And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord,
    call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
    proclaim that his name is exalted.

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Prayer of Hope

Heavenly Father,

I come to You in times of uncertainty and doubt, seeking Your guidance and strength. I ask that You grant me hope in the midst of my struggles, and the faith to believe in Your goodness and Your plan for my life.

I pray that You would reveal Yourself to me in new ways and that I would come to know You more deeply. I ask that You would give me the courage to trust in You and to follow You, even when the path ahead is uncertain.

I know that You are a God of love and compassion and that You are always with me, even in the darkest of times. I ask that You would surround me with Your love and comfort and that You would lift me up when I am weak.

I pray that You would help me to see the blessings in my life, even in the midst of hardship, and that I would always remember that You are with me and that You are working all things for my good.

I ask all this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Romans 8:28 ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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Isaiah 40:31 ESV

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
    they shall walk and not faint.

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Thanking God Prayer

Almighty God,

I come before You today with a humble heart, giving thanks for every aspect of my life. I thank You for Your faithfulness, for Your provision and for Your protection.

I thank You for the blessings of good health, for the gift of family and friends, and for the opportunities to work and serve. I thank You for Your guidance and direction, and for the wisdom and discernment to navigate the challenges of life.

I thank You for the love and grace that You have shown me through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I thank You for the sacrifice He made on the cross for my sins, and for the gift of eternal life that He offers to me.

I thank You for the comfort, the guidance and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that You provide me. I ask You to continue to bless me and guide me in every area of my life. Give me the wisdom and strength to walk in Your will and to serve You with all my heart.

I thank You for Your goodness, Your mercy and Your love. I praise You for who You are and all that You do.

This is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Psalm 100:4 ESV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    for his steadfast love endures forever!

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Psalm 103:2 ESV

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,

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Psalm 145:2 ESV

Every day I will bless you
    and praise your name forever and ever.

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Thank You Prayer to God

Heavenly Father,

I come before You with a heart full of gratitude. I thank You for Your constant presence in my life, for Your guidance and protection. I am truly grateful for the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus and for the gift of salvation and eternal life that You have bestowed upon me.

I am also thankful for the blessings You have given me, for Your provision and healing. I am thankful for the hope that is in me because of Your love and faithfulness. Additionally, I am grateful for the difficulties and trials You have allowed in my life, for they have taught me to trust in You and depend on You more. I know that You are using everything for my good and for Your glory.

Lord, I pray that my gratitude would overflow in my actions and words. May I live a life that brings honor and glory to Your name. I pray that I would be a reflection of Your love and grace to those around me.

I give You all the praise, honor, and glory now and forever. Thank You, Lord, for Your goodness and faithfulness.

This is my prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Colossians 3:15-17 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Psalm 100:4 ESV

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
    and his courts with praise!
    Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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Ephesians 5:20 ESV

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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Isaiah 12:4 ESV

And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord,
    call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
    proclaim that his name is exalted.

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Psalm 75:1 ESV

We give thanks to you, O God;
    we give thanks, for your name is near.
We recount your wondrous deeds.

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