PRAYER OF GRATITUDE FOR GOD’S GOODNESS
WHY WE PRAY IN THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is our way of pausing to acknowledge that God has been our Keeper. As we stand in 2026, we recognise that we are here only because God’s grace preserved us, strengthened us, and carried us through each season. Some moments were joyful and fulfilling; others were stretching, difficult, or uncertain — yet even there, God was present, gently working maturity, resilience, and growth in us. We give thanks not only for the victories we can see, but also for the battles He fought on our behalf. Thanksgiving reminds us that our lives are held in His hands, and that every season has been sustained by His faithfulness.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Give thanks for the gift of life and God’s preserving mercy.
Scriptures:
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)
“For in him we live, and move, and have our being.” — Acts 17:28 (KJV)
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” — Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
2. Thank God for victories seen and unseen along the journey.
Scriptures:
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” — Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” — Romans 8:37 (KJV)
3. Give thanks for God’s presence and help in moments of challenge.
Scriptures:
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.” — Isaiah 43:2 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” — Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
4. Thank God for strength, growth, and refinement through difficult seasons.
Scriptures:
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” — Romans 8:28 (KJV)
“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.” — Hebrews 5:8 (KJV)
“Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.” — Psalm 119:67 (KJV)
5. Thank God for hope, new beginnings, and the future that He is shaping.
Scriptures:
“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.” — Psalm 138:8 (KJV)
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
6. Declare a heart of gratitude in every season of life.
Scriptures:
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Ephesians 5:20 (KJV)
“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me.” — Psalm 50:23 (KJV)
PRAYER
Father, we come before You with grateful hearts. Thank You for life, for strength, and for the blessing of being here in this moment. Thank You for the seasons that brought joy and the seasons that built resilience. Thank You for the victories we celebrated and the quiet deliverances we may never fully see or understand. Through every experience, You have kept us, guided us, and carried us. Today we return to say THANK YOU. We trust Your hand over our future, and we choose gratitude, peace, and confidence in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
REFLECTION
* Where do you recognise God’s preserving grace in your journey?
* How have challenging seasons shaped your faith, perspective, or maturity?
This week, choose gratitude over worry and thanksgiving over self-reliance.