1. Praise the Lord’s Character
Psalm 138:1–2 (CSB) — 1 I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings. 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your constant love and truth. You have exalted your name and your promise above everything else.
Prayer Prompts
- Heavenly Father, I come before You with a grateful heart, acknowledging Your steadfast love and unwavering faithfulness.
- As I bow before You, I praise the greatness of Your name and the power of Your promises.
- Fill my heart with genuine gratitude and help me to boldly proclaim Your goodness before others.
- May my worship bring You honor and draw me closer to Your holy presence. Amen.
2. Praise the Rock of Our Salvation
Psalm 95:1–2 (CSB) — 1 Come, let’s shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving; let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.
Prayer Prompts
- Jesus, thank You for being the rock of our salvation and the foundation of our hope.
- Teach us to enter Your presence with joy and thanksgiving, celebrating Your faithfulness with hearts full of praise.
- May our worship reflect our love for You and overflow with songs of gratitude.
- Strengthen our voices and our lives to declare Your goodness boldly. Amen.
3. Thankful for Our Leadership
1 Timothy 2:1–2 (CSB) — 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Prayer Prompts
- Lord, today we lift up all those who lead—nationally, locally, and within Your church. Grant them wisdom, integrity, and courage to lead according to Your truth.
- May our prayers for them create peace and stability in our communities and churches.
- We thank You for their service and ask that You guide them toward righteousness and justice. Amen.
4. Thankful for His Provision
Philippians 4:6–7 (CSB) — 6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Prayer Prompts
- Heavenly Father, I bring before You every concern and burden, trusting in Your perfect provision.
- Help me to replace anxiety with prayer and gratitude, knowing that You are faithful to meet every need.
- Fill me with Your peace that surpasses understanding, guarding my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
- Thank You for Your goodness and constant care. Amen.
5. Thankful for Peace with God and His Church
Colossians 3:15–17 (CSB) — 15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Prayer Prompts
- Savior, thank You for the peace of Christ that unites us as one body.
- Let Your Word dwell richly among us, guiding our speech, our worship, and our relationships.
- Fill our hearts with gratitude as we sing, teach, and serve together in Your name.
- May everything we do bring honor to You and reflect the joy of belonging to Your family. Amen.
6. Thankful to Be Part of the Kingdom
Hebrews 12:28–29 (CSB) — 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.
Prayer Prompts
- Lord, thank You for welcoming us into Your unshakable kingdom.
- Teach us to serve You with reverence, awe, and gratitude.
- Purify Your church so that our conduct reflects Your holiness and our lives bring You glory.
- Keep us faithful and steadfast as citizens of Your eternal kingdom. Amen.
7. Thankful for Our Walk with Jesus
Colossians 2:6–7 (CSB) — 6 So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, 7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.
Prayer Prompts
- Lord Jesus, thank You for saving me and calling me to walk daily with You.
- Root me deeply in Your truth and build me up in faith.
- Let my life overflow with gratitude as I grow in Your likeness.
- Strengthen our leaders and every believer to walk humbly, faithfully, and joyfully with You. Amen.
Closing Encouragement
As you pray and fast this month, let gratitude rise in every area of life. Thanksgiving is not just an expression—it’s a posture of faith. When the church gives thanks, the Spirit renews its strength, its unity deepens, and its witness shines brighter for the glory of Christ.