Prayer about Gratitude and thankfulness
Introduction
Prayer is truly a heart-to-heart conversation with God, one that brings about peace and strong connection with Him. It’s a time to praise, seek help, confess sins and express thanks. Offering prayers of gratitude and thankfulness shifts our mindset, allowing us to see our lives through the lens of abundance as opposed to the lens of lack. This lens of abundance helps paint our everyday experiences, choices and relationships much brighter.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You with a grateful heart. When I look around, I’m enveloped by countless blessings that could have only come from You. For these and all that is to come, I bow in thanksgiving.
Lord, I am grateful for my life’s journey. Even when I stumble over rocky paths or lose my way in dark valleys, I’m thankful because I know you’re guiding me. Each challenge molds me, making me stronger and more dependent on You.
I am appreciative, Lord, for the love that surrounds me; friendships that inspire, family that supports, and for Your love that never wanes. These relationships are reminders of Your loving presence in my life.
Finally, I thank You for Your grace, mercy and the gift of salvation. For these, I could never repay. But I offer my humble heart, full of thankfulness and love. I will strive to express my gratitude not just with words, but, Lord, with my life.
Conclusion
Being thankful doesn’t mean overlooking our challenges or ignoring negative circumstances. It’s about acknowledging God’s presence and appreciating His blessings in all situations. That ‘attitude of gratitude’ can significantly brighten our perspective of life.
We encourage you to keep up this spirit of thankfulness. After all, God loves a cheerful heart. Please don’t stop here; continue your short bible study with us at BGodInspired.com and let’s keep building our relationship with God together.
Remember, no matter the situation, there’s always something to be grateful for. So, let’s continue to express our gratitude and praise to the One who gives in abundance. Amen!
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Journal Prompts about Gratitude and thankfulness
1. Reflect on Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” What are some things you are grateful for today that you believe were bestowed upon you by God?
2. Based on Ephesians 5:20 which says, “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” think about a difficult situation in your life. How can you find gratitude in this hardship?
3. Reflect on 2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” What indescribable gifts has God given to you? How has this fueled your gratitude and thankfulness?
4. Think about 1 Chronicles 16:34, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” How have you seen God’s enduring love in your own life? How does this inspire gratitude in you?
5. Psalm 100:4 says “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Contemplate on the ways you’ve praised and thanked God recently. How can you commit to expressing more gratitude towards Him?
6. Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus,” consider a recent circumstance where you found it difficult to give thanks. How can you find gratitude in unexpected areas of your life?
7. Reflecting on Colossians 3:15-17, particularly the portion that says, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him,” write about a recent event/task in which you intentionally brought God into the center and gave thanks.
8. Inspired by Psalm 107:1, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever,” think about a time you personally felt God’s goodness and enduring love. How did this instance inspire an attitude of gratitude within you?
