A Christian Prayer of Gratitude

Gratitude and thankfulness are God’s will for His people. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says that we are to be thankful in all circumstances, for it is the will of God for us in Christ Jesus. There are many things that you can be grateful to God for; you can thank Him for giving you another chance to wake up today, for the food on your table, for keeping your family safe from harm, for your job, for your talents, and so much more. When you pray to the Father, you can pray in this manner:

Heavenly Father, I thank You for all the wonderful things You are doing in my life. Thank You for keeping my family and me protected at all times and for the Holy Spirit, who is here to guide me into Your truths. I praise You and glorify You in all things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Gratitude causes our minds and hearts to be aligned to heaven’s perspectives. Being thankful even for the smallest of things causes you to see the hand of God moving in every area of your life and to acknowledge what He has done. Proverbs 3:6 tells us that when we acknowledge Him in all things, He straightens our path.

Aside from being thankful to God for what He is doing in your life, you can also thank Him for other people’s lives and begin to bless them in your prayer. For instance, you can thank God for the life of your friend who has been with you in all seasons of life. You can also thank God for the life of your spouse, your children, your boss, your co-workers, and so many more.

In the Bible, one of the greatest stories that show examples of gratitude is the story of the ten lepers (see Luke 17:11-19). When Jesus Christ encountered ten lepers that asked for His healing, he sent them to show themselves to the priests. And on the way, the lepers were healed. However, out of the ten lepers, only one made an effort to go back to the LORD and thank Him. It pleased the LORD, and that one person who returned wasn’t just healed, but he was also made whole by Jesus Christ. The lesson we can learn from this story is that gratitude causes us to make an effort—to give thanks verbally or through any other means. The other nine lepers probably felt it was inconvenient to go back to JESUS and say thank you, or maybe they forgot who healed them because they were focused on getting healed. But we can learn that there is a great blessing in being thankful and in expressing our gratitude to the LORD and to all those who deserve to hear it.

How can a Christian express gratitude?

There are many ways that you can express your gratitude for someone. You can be creative or directly express your gratitude to someone verbally. Here are some methods you can use:

1. Write a letter

You can write someone a handwritten letter with your message of gratitude, or you can digitally design one, depending on your preference.

2. Call over the phone

It can be very touching for a person to receive a phone call just to hear the words “thank you.” This is a great encouragement to someone who may be going through a tough time.

3. Make a video of yourself with a message of gratitude

If you cannot meet up with a person, you can be creative online and send him or her a video of yourself with your message of thanks. It can be a wonderful way to surprise someone.

4. Put together fantastic video shots of scenery that goes along with your message of gratitude

If you feel like being extra creative, you can edit a video along with scenes and texts of your thankfulness for the person.

5. Sing a song about being thankful

You can search for a song with gratitude as its message and sing it for the person if you are confident with your musical skills.

6. Send a song with a message of gratitude

If you are not that confident in your singing skills, you can opt to surprise him or her with a song that contains a message of gratitude.

7. Pray for that person

One of the best ways to express your gratitude is by praying for that person. God is the best expression of gratitude.

8. Set aside some quality time for that person and verbally express your gratitude

It can be special for the person to have you set apart a time for him or her and then hear your words of gratitude.

9. Give him or her a gift with a thank you card

You can buy him or her something precious, memorable, or useful along with a thank you card.

10. Declare a wonderful scripture to his or her life

Aside from expressing your gratitude, your friend may be encouraged and reminded of God’s promises as you share with him or her the Word of God as the Holy Spirit leads you.

There are so many other ways that you can express gratitude for someone. Simply allow yourself to be creative and be who you are in Christ Jesus. As you openly express your thankfulness for the person, he or she will surely be touched by it.

What is a good Bible verse for gratitude?

There are many scriptures about gratitude and thanksgiving. We know that thankfulness is God’s will, and it is a sign that you are a healthy and vibrant Christian when you show gratitude for God, life, and people. Here are some Bible verses that speak about gratitude:

1. Psalm 7:17

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.

2. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

3. Daniel 2:23

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

4. Psalm 100:4-5

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

5. Colossians 2:6-7

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

6. Psalm 9:1

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

7. Philippians 4:6-7

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8. Colossians 4:2

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

9. Psalm 106:1

Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.

10. Psalm 35:18

I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

As you meditate upon these verses, may you continue to live each day full of thanksgiving and gratitude in your heart. May the LORD continue to open your eyes to the wonderful things He has been doing and swell your heart with thankfulness in Christ Jesus.