Having a thankful heart can change your entire perspective and outlook on life.  One of the best ways to experience the power of thanksgiving is to through prayer.  When we offer a prayer of thanks, our focus shifts from our problems to our blessings.  And that is the beauty of faith - we can experience gratitude and give thanks despite the circumstances and storms that surround us. For the Bible tells us “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).

Heavenly Father, we want to thank You for our countless blessings.

We thank You not only for the food we have to eat, that You have lovingly prepared for us, but also for spiritual gifts, in particular the loved ones we cherish dearly, a comfortable place to live, the beauty that surrounds us, health, and spiritual wealth to name a few.

We acknowledge you for the countless blessings You have provided.

Thank You for giving us clear direction through Your Holy Word. Through good and bad times, help us to see that we are blessed beyond measure.

Amen.