Prayer for Giving Thanks

Heavenly Father,

We come to You today with hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving. We thank You for Your constant presence in our lives, for Your guidance and protection, and for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon us.

We thank You for the gift of life, and for the opportunities You have given us to grow and learn. We are grateful for our families and friends, for the love and support they provide us.

We also thank You for the challenges and struggles we have faced, for they have helped us to become stronger and more resilient.

Thank You for Your grace and mercy, for Your forgiveness and salvation. We are humbled by Your love and the sacrifice of Your son, Jesus Christ.

As we give thanks today, we also lift up our prayers for those who are in need. We pray for those who are struggling, for those who are hurting, and for those who are lost. Please provide them with Your comfort and strength, and show them Your love and care.

We offer these prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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 107:1 ESV

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

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Colossians 3:15 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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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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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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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 Friend

Dear Lord,

I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for my dear friend. I thank You for the ways that they have enriched my life and brought joy to my days.

I lift up my friend to You now, asking for Your blessings and protection. I pray that You would surround them with Your love and grace, and give them the strength, wisdom, and courage to face the challenges that come their way.

I ask that You would bless my friend with peace and joy, and help them to always trust in You and Your plan for their life. I pray that You would guide them and direct their steps, and give them the discernment to know Your will for their life.

I also pray that our friendship would be a source of encouragement and support for both of us, and that it would bring glory to Your name. I ask that You would bless our time together and use it for Your purposes.

In the name of Jesus, 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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Galatians 6:2 ESV

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 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!

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Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Iron sharpens iron,
    and one man sharpens another.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with grateful hearts, giving You praise and honor for all the blessings You have bestowed upon us. We thank You for Your love, grace, and mercy that surrounds us every day.

We thank You for our family and loved ones. We pray for Your protection and guidance over them, and for Your provision in their needs. We ask that You bless our relationships and bring unity and peace within our families.

We thank You for the work and business opportunities You have given us. We ask for Your wisdom and guidance in our work and business decisions, and for Your blessings on our efforts. We pray for success in all that we do.

We thank You for the opportunities to serve You and others, and for the blessings that come from serving. We ask for Your guidance and strength as we serve, and for the ability to be a light for You in the world.

We are grateful for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the promise of eternal life with You. We give You all the glory and honor for all that You have done, and all that You will do.

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 ESV

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

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Psalm 34:1 ESV

I will bless the Lord at all times;
    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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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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James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

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The Thanksgiving Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with grateful hearts, giving thanks for Your faithfulness, provision, and love. We give thanks for the blessings of this year, the gift of Your Son Jesus, and the promise of eternal life.

We give thanks for the gift of family and friends, the beauty of Your creation, and the many ways in which You have demonstrated Your goodness to us. We ask that You continue to bless us, guide us, and give us strength for each day.

We pray for those who are struggling, those in need, and for those who do not yet know You. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them and draw them into a personal relationship with You.

We give You all praise and honor, for You are worthy of all our thanksgiving. In the name of Jesus, we pray. 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 ESV

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

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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 105:1 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
    make known his deeds among the peoples!

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Psalm 50:14 ESV

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,
    and perform your vows to the Most High,

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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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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving. We thank You for Your many blessings and for Your faithfulness to us. We are grateful for Your love, mercy, and grace.

We thank You for the gift of salvation and for the opportunity to have a personal relationship with You. We thank You for providing for our daily needs, for the beauty of Your creation, and for the joy of Your presence. We also thank You for the love and support of our family and friends, as well as for the gift of life and the privilege of serving You.

We humbly ask that You continue to bless us and guide us in the coming year. Help us to be faithful in our service to You and to others. Grant us wisdom, strength, and courage to follow Your will.

In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Colossians 3:17 ESV

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 100:4-5 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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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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Ephesians 1:3 ESV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

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James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

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Philippians 4:19 ESV

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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Prayer About Giving Thanks

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with grateful hearts, giving thanks for all that You have done for us. We praise You for Your faithfulness, Your love, and Your grace. We thank You for the blessings of food, shelter, and clothing, and for all the material and spiritual provision You have bestowed upon us.

We thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again, making a way for us to have eternal life. We thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides and comforts us every day.

We also give thanks for the people in our lives, for our families, friends, and loved ones. We are grateful for the opportunities You have given us to serve others and to be a blessing to those around us.

We humbly ask that You continue to bless us and guide us in all that we do. Help us to trust in You and to follow Your will for our lives.

We give You all the glory and honor, now and forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.

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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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James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

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A Good Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You this morning with humble hearts, filled with gratitude and thanksgiving. We praise You for the gift of life and the blessings that come with each new day. Lord, guide us and lead us on the path You have set before us. We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, knowing that You are always with us.

As we go about our day, we ask for Your protection and strength. Help us to face the challenges that come our way with courage and grace. Give us the wisdom we need to make good decisions and to serve You in all that we do.

We lift up those who are in need of Your healing and comfort. We pray for those who are sick, those who are facing difficulties and hardships, and those who are going through difficult times. Be with them, comfort them, and give them peace.

We pray for Your guidance for our leaders and for Your peace in the world.

All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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Psalm 91:1-2 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

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Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Prayer for Gratitude

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a grateful heart. I thank You for Your constant love and presence in my life. I thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon me, both big and small. I thank You for Your protection and provision.

I am grateful for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the forgiveness of my sins and the promise of eternal life.

I thank You for the people You have placed in my life – my family, friends, and community. I am grateful for the opportunities I have to serve and love others in Your name.

Help me to continue to grow in gratitude, and to show my thanks through my actions and attitudes.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. 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 136:1 ESV

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

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Psalm 95:2 ESV

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
    let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

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Prayer of Gratitude

Heavenly Father,

I come before You with a heart full of gratitude. I thank You for Your love and grace that surrounds me each and every day. I am grateful for the blessings You have bestowed upon me. For the provision You have given and for the protection You provide.

Thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the sacrifice He made for my salvation. I am grateful for the forgiveness and freedom that comes through Him. I thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and for the guidance, wisdom, and strength He provides.

I am grateful for the way You work in my life, for the ways You shape and mold me to become more like Your Son. I am grateful for my family and friends, for the love and support they provide. I thank You for the community You have placed me in and for the opportunities to serve and love others.

Thank You for my job, my home, and the abundance You have provided. I am grateful for the beauty of nature and for the peace and joy that comes from spending time with You. I am also grateful for the trials and struggles I have faced, and for the ways they have strengthened my faith and brought me closer to You.

Lord, I am eternally grateful for all that You have done, all that You are doing, and all that You will do in my life. I praise Your name and give You all the glory.

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 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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Ephesians 1:16 ESV

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

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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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