![]() ![]() The Lord is my strength and my shield in him my heart trusts so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The Scriptures below can clear our minds, settle our hearts, and bring us peace, helping us return to gratitude for God’s immense love for us, especially during hard times. Sometimes, we cannot even find the words to pray. When we find ourselves struggling-whether it is emotionally, relationally, financially, or spiritually-it can be hard to find something to be grateful for. Colossians 4:2Įvery generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Colossians 3:15-17ĭevote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. And be thankful … with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Tobit 12:6Īnd let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. With fitting honor declare to all people the deeds of God. These Scripture verses keep the abundant generosity of God central in our lives.īless God and acknowledge him in the presence of all the living for the good things he has done for you. We need more positive than negative coming into our thoughts and into our homes. With all of the negative and divisive news out there, it is important to fill our hearts and minds with truth, beauty, and goodness. We invite you to sit with the Word and unpack it in a uniquely personal way, finding your own story. To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! // Revelation 5:13 ![]() Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! // Romans 7:25 Psalm 9:1Įnter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good for his steadfast love endures forever. Incorporate them into a prayer journal or hand letter them on a card for someone special. Ponder them as you write your gratitude list this Thanksgiving. They are a great way to begin any prayer time with Our Lord. Short and sweet prayers of gratitude are sprinkled throughout the Bible. These Scripture verses (and others) are sure to lift our hearts to God console our weariness, if we are in the midst of difficulty and help us to count our many, many blessings. We can easily incorporate them into our own litany of thanksgiving. Below are just a few of many Scripture verses that express gratitude. The Bible abounds with prayers of praise and thanksgiving. Scripture Verses to Pray When You're Grateful Gratitude also takes the focus off of ourselves and onto our love for God and neighbor. Even in the midst of trial and hardship, when we face challenges in our lives, finding something to be grateful for can calm our anxiety and ease the pain. God, indeed, deserves our gratitude for His abundant blessings. And when we acknowledge that every good and perfect gift is from God, we naturally experience a brimming of gratitude in our hearts, and we desire nothing more than to offer our prayers to the Giver. ![]() Yes, we are in a ripe season to give thanks and praise to God. Therefore, this time of year is particularly suited for focusing our hearts, minds, and souls on gratitude to God for all He has done (and is doing) in our lives. We also wait in joyful hope for what is coming next. We ponder all that happened during the last year (and as we all experienced, 2020 was like no other!). This time of year-coming to an end and beginning anew-is reflective in nature. And sandwiched between the two is Thanksgiving. Next Sunday, we begin a new liturgical calendar with the first Sunday of Advent. ![]() Yesterday, we celebrated the glorious Feast of Christ the King, which is the official conclusion of the liturgical year. As we approach the last month of 2020, we are also on the threshold of a new liturgical year. ![]()
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