Christian Prayers For Gratitude

Gratitude Is The Foundation For Emotional Wellness and Perspective

The best lens through which to view life is that of gratitude and thanksgiving. Embracing an attitude of gratitude sparks joy and an eager hopefulness that you just can’t fake. But it doesn’t come naturally to most. Praying with gratitude and meditating on all the good things around you will help reset your focus and shift your perspective in life.

Bible Verses on Gratitude and Thankfulness

You will find many instances of gratitude and thanksgiving in God’s Word. From the beginning to the end, it’s a remarkable story that reveals countless times when the Divine powerfully stepped in, and the recipients of God’s love and provision were grateful. Pray through these scriptures and meditate with gratitude.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 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.

Colossians 3:17, ESV

...be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 5:18b-20, ESV

Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude Through Prayer and Meditation

Prayer is how you talk to God. Expressing gratitude should be woven into every prayer we ever utter. Take a moment to recognize all of the blessings that come from God and utter a prayer of gratitude every day. Meditate on the gift of life and all good things, big or small.

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Christian Prayers For Gratitude and Thankfulness

The thankful heart frequently expresses gratitude and a deep appreciation for the people, blessings, and opportunities in life. As you prepare to commune with God in a prayer of thanks, spend a moment to cultivate an awareness of the Spirit and be open to wherever He leads.

Daily Prayer For A Heart of Gratitude

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul tells us,

…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.

Philippians 4:6-7, ESV

The instruction is to pray with thanksgiving embedded in every word.

Heavenly Father, thank you for another day to live and breathe. Thank you for your grace and mercy. Let your love sustain me and show me all the good and perfect things from you. Let gratitude be the glasses through which I view the world. Amen.

Dear God, thank you for your provision of mercy, for your Son, and for my loved ones. Thank you for the trials you bring my way because I know they mold me into the best version of myself. Bring your Spirit to guide me and cultivate a heart of gratitude. To fill me with joy and hope because of your great gifts. Amen.

Powerful Prayers of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day isn’t the only time to give thanks. There is always something to be thankful for, no matter how dark your season may be.

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.

James 1:17, ESV

Find your good and perfect gifts and express thanks for them.

Dear Lord, thank you for all your blessings. Thank you for the strength to get through every new day. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that walks with me and calls me closer to you. Thank you for the small blessings and the great ones. Inspire me to be more thankful every day. Amen.

Father God, I offer my heart to you in praise and thanksgiving. So much in my life is not possible without your strength to do it and help to see it through. May my gratitude be expressed in acts of kindness for others, and feel my joy forever. Amen.

Prayer for Gratitude: Praise The Lord

No other entity deserves all praise and thanksgiving more than the Almighty God, Creator of the universe. Express joyful thanksgiving with praise in your heart with every morning prayer, meditation, or daily devotional.

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

Psalm 100:4, ESV

O God, there is none like you. When I am weak, you are strong. When I am lowly and crushed in spirit, you heal the brokenhearted. When I can't see a way forward, you light a clear path before me. Thank you for who you are. Thank you for everything you do and offer. I love you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Express Gratitude For God’s Presence

God is all around you, and the Helper, the Holy Spirit, is within you, strengthening you to finish the race well. What a powerful blessing to be grateful for!

Dear Lord, thank you for drawing me deeper into your presence. Thank you for going before me, being beside me, guarding behind me, and dwelling within me. Ignite the peace of your presence in my heart and mind. Amen.

Prayer For Gratitude For God’s Love

It is an unspeakable wonder that God, the Creator of the universe and everything it contains, loves you. He loves you so much that the entire arc of His story is a detailed plan to bring you into eternal fellowship in Heaven with Him.

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

Psalm 107:1, ESV

Dear God, words fail me to express the depth of my gratitude for your love. Your love shows up in the sunrise every day, in the support of my loved ones around me, in the blessings you bestow on me, and in your big plan to bring me into fellowship with you. Thank you for surrounding me with your perfect love. Amen.