There are countless small and big moments in life where we receive blessings from God. God’s love can be found in all aspects of our lives, ranging from the air we breath to the people and family who surround us, we may not even notice it. A short prayer of thanks is a wonderful way to thank God for His goodness and appreciate His grace. It also cultivates a grateful heart.
Here is a short prayer for thanking God for his protection and guidance.
Dear Heavenly Father,
My heart is overflowing with thanksgiving as I approach You. Thank You for giving me the gift of life and for allowing me to experience Your grace each day. I am grateful for all the blessings that You shower on me every day, both visible and invisible, as well as for Your love and unending support.
I thank You for my good health. Every heartbeat and every breath that I take is a gift from You. I take them for granted sometimes, thank You for giving Me the Strength to Face the Challenges I Face and for Holding me Stable when the Road Gets Tough. You carry me in moments of weakness, and I am grateful for that.
For the Blessings of Family and Friends
Father, thank You for my family and close friends. Your goodness is reflected through their acts of kindness and support. It is a blessing to have people who support me and encourage me when I need it. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share my joy and laughter with others and to provide them support and love. Thank you also to the people in my life who have challenged me to grow. You teach patience, forgiveness and humility even through disagreements and misunderstandings. Each relationship and every encounter is a chance for me to grow in Your love.
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For Protection and Guidance
Thank You for Your protection, Lord. You protect me and keep me safe from dangers that I may not be aware of. Even when I don’t know the path forward, I trust Your wisdom and Your guidance. I feel at peace knowing that you are watching over me, my family, and all that is important to me. Thank You for Your wisdom in times of uncertainty. When I am faced with difficult decisions, Your truth is there to guide and support me. Thank You for being available to me in prayer and always listening to my needs.
For the Gift of Faith
Faith Most of all, Lord, I thank You for giving me the gift of faith. Faith is the only way I can understand Your purpose for my life and find hope in dark times. Thank You for revealing yourself to me in Your Word, your prayers, and the daily experiences that I have. My faith keeps me connected with You and sustains me. I am forever grateful for this. I am grateful for your mercy and forgiveness. In Your infinite love You forgive me, and welcome me to your arms with open hearts. Your grace gives you the power to forgive and strive to be better every day.
Every Big and Small Moments in Life
Lord, I want to thank you for the small things, too: the quiet moments of joy and laughter with family, the beauty of nature, or the moments of peaceful reflection. These small but profound moments remind me of Your presence and fill me with wonder and awe.
Thank You in abundance and in lack. You have a greater plan for me. I believe that everything I experience is part of it. I trust that You will work for my benefit, even in difficult times. I am grateful for the lessons I have learned through hardships and trials.
Conclusion
Gratitude can help you draw closer to God. There is always something to be grateful for, whether in times of joy or sorrow or abundance or scarcity. In addition to acknowledging God’s goodness, offering prayers of thanksgiving helps cultivate gratitude, humility and faith.
This prayer will remind you to stop, reflect and thank God for everything He has done in your life and all that He continues to do. We are reminded that He is always there for us, and we feel peace in our hearts as we thank Him.
This prayer of thanksgiving should be practiced daily as a way to appreciate God and what He has done for us.