Life can be hard sometimes, with many problems that make us feel worried or sad. But when we feel bad, we can pray to God and thank Him. This can change how we feel. When we remember that God is in control and takes care of us, we can feel strong and happy because He loves us very much.
Thanking God when we pray does more than just showing we are happy. It helps us feel closer to God. We can think about how kind He is and feel stronger because He is with us.
Why We Say Thank You at Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving prayers help us say thank you to God, even when life is hard. They remind us that God is always with us and gives us many good things. When we think about what we are thankful for, it can help us to feel happy instead of sad. It shows us that God is always kind and loves us very much.
Prayers to Heartfelt Gratitude
A Heartfelt “Thank You, God” Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for giving me life and the chances that come with it. Thank you for helping me through hard times and for making me brave to face anything. Your love and help make me strong. I am very thankful for everything you have done for me.
Amen.
A Prayer for Gratitude
Dear God,
Thank you for your amazing help and what you do for us. Thank you for good things and blessings you give us. You make us feel better even when things are hard. I am happy for your love and care. I am sorry when we forget to say thank you for everything. Make our hearts happy and fill us with peace and joy.
Amen.
Being Thankful in Different Times
Simple Prayer of Thanks
Lord,
Thank you for all the good things in my life. You have given me more than I ever thought I would have, and I am very happy. Thank you for the nice people around me and for the kind things my family and friends do for me every day.
Amen.
Prayer for Strength in Weakness
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for helping us when we are not strong. Your promises give us love and peace every day. Help us to believe in your words and wait for your perfect plans. We want to follow you completely.
Amen.
Thank You for Loving Me
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for loving me and always seeing me. I’m happy because you always notice me. I am glad that I am not invisible to you. Help me always remember that I am special to you, and that your love will never go away.
Amen.
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Prayers During Struggles
A Prayer of Thankfulness in Times of Struggle
God,
Sometimes life is hard and makes me sad. It’s tough to find things to be happy about. Help me see the good things you have given me. Thank you for loving me and coming to earth. You died for me so we can be together forever.
Amen.
Choosing Gratitude
God,
We are happy because of You and all You have done for us. We say thank you when things are hard and when things are good. We choose to say thanks no matter what happens, because You deserve it.
Amen.
Thank You, Father
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for being everything to me and helping me. You always care about what I care about. I am glad you gave me your Holy Spirit who helps me when I am scared or unsure.
Amen.
Thanksgiving for Simple Blessings
A Prayer for Simple Things
Thank You, God,
Thank you for all the good things for me and my family. Thank you for making me strong every day. Thank you for my friends and family who make my life happy.
Amen.
Gratitude for Peace
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for caring about me and listening when I talk to you. Thank you for saying you will give me peace when I am worried.
Amen.
Prayers of Thanksgiving for Children
God,
Thank you for today! Thank you for the birds and the animals, flowers and the trees. Thank you for the lakes, the streams and the sun that goes up and down. Thank you for making everything we see. Thank you for our life.
Amen.
Being Thankful Every Day
A Powerful Morning Prayer of Thanksgiving
Heavenly Father,
When I wake up and see the new light of the day, I feel very thankful. I am happy for this new morning, for the beautiful things around me, and for being able to breathe in and out. Every moment shows me how much You love me.
Amen.
Bible Verses of Thanks
Reading the Bible, we find many verses that make us feel grateful and thankful. Thinking about these verses makes our faith stronger and reminds us that God is great.
Colossians 2:7: “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
These verses help us learn to be thankful.
30 Days of Gratitude Prayer Challenge
We ask you to join our 30 Days of Gratitude Prayer Challenge. For the next 30 days, spend time every day to thank God for all He has done and will do. Each day has a special prayer of thanks, a Bible verse, and ideas to think about.
Example Structure for the Challenge:
Day 1:
- Prayer: A simple “Thank you” prayer
- Scripture: Psalm 9:1 (“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”)
- Info: Think about good things that happened last week.
Day 2:
- Prayer: A prayer asking for strength when feeling weak
- Scripture: Colossians 4:2 (“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”)
- Info: Write down how God has helped you feel strong recently.
Saying thank you to God makes our trust in Him stronger. It helps us feel calm and happy. When we keep saying these thank you prayers, our hearts will feel full of thankfulness. We will feel peace and happiness in God’s forever love and care.
Let’s say thank you to God every day. Remember all the good things He gives us and His forever love.
Welcome to a special place where we think about God as the day ends. We believe every evening is a chance to think about our day and be thankful. Our goal is to give you a calm place to feel close to God.
At Sacred Evenings, we are a group of people who love to share the beauty of quiet moments with God. We have stories, devotional, short prayers, and thoughts that help you think about God. We want you to feel the magic of every evening.
Our journey is based on the Bible verse, “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10). We invite you to stop, breathe, and find God as the day ends. When the sun goes down and it gets quiet, we believe these evenings are a gift. They remind us of God’s love and invite us to be closer to Him.
Join us on this journey of faith and thinking deeply. Whether you need help, comfort, or a quiet moment, you are welcome here. Let’s enjoy these special evenings together, as we get closer to God and each other.