30 Days of Giving Thanks

The Psalmist wrote, “Give thanks to the LORD for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, His love endures forever. Give thanks to the LORD of lords: his love endures forever!” (Psalm 136:1-4). 

Practicing the art of gratitude is life changing. It leads to more positivity, less anxiety, and less depression. As we head towards Thanksgiving, I thought it would be fun to give you 30 prompts for giving thanks. My suggestion is that you take one a day and focus your thanksgiving and praise on that one truth. My guess is that by the time we get to Thanksgiving, you will be overflowing with praise! Next to each prompt is a scripture reference. I would encourage you to look up each one as you give thanks. Are you ready? Here we go:

30 Days of Giving Thanks

1. Thank God for His unfailing love. (Psalm 135:1-4)
2. Thank God for His infinite wisdom and thank Him that He promises to give you wisdom. (Romans 11:33-36, James 1:5)
3. Thank God for His overwhelming grace. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
4. Thank God that His mercy is new every morning. (Lamentations 3:20)
5. Thank God for His almighty power. (Isaiah 40:29)
6. Thank God for His continual presence. (Psalm 139.)
7. Thank God that you have the Holy Spirit. (John 14:17)
8. Thank God that He always pursues you. (I John 4:19)
9. Thank God that He sings over you and quiets you with His love. (Zephaniah 3:17)
10.  Thank God that He forgives all our sins. (Psalm 103:3)
11.  Thank God that He renews your strength. (Psalm 103:5)
12.  Thank God that He supplies all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)
13.  Thank God that He provides a shield around your thinking and lifts your head when you’re discouraged. (Psalm 3:3)
14.  Thank God for His peace that is available to you. (Philippians 4:7)
15.  Thank God that He bends down to listen to your prayers. (Psalm 116:1-2 NLT)
16.  Thank God that you can feel confident in His presence. (Hebrews 4:16)
17.  Thank God that He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
18.  Thank God that He provides food and shelter for you. (Luke 12:24-26)
19.  Thank God that He will fill you with hope. (Romans 15:13)
20.  Thank God that all of creation worships Him. (Psalm 148:3,4, 7-10)
21.  Thank God that He invites you to rest. (Mark 6:31)
22.  Thank God that He is your truest source of joy. (John 15:11)
23.  Thank God for family and friends with whom you can do life. (Psalm 133:1)
24.  Thank God He quiets the storms in your life, that even the wind and waves obey His voice. (Mark 4:39)
25.  Thank God that He is the Holy Healer. (Jeremiah 17:14)
26.  Thank God that through every season, He is faithful. (Psalm 36:5)
27.  Thank God for all the times, He has healed you in the past. (Exodus 15:26)
28.  Thank God that He sent His only Son, Christ Jesus to be your Savior. (John 3:16)
29.  Thank God that Jesus reigns victorious. (John 16:33)
30.  Thank God that Jesus Christ will one day come again and rule over all the earth.  (Revelation 1:7)

Ah Friend, as we move towards Thanksgiving, we have so very much to be thankful for. This list will only get you started. My guess is you’ll think of lots more reasons to give thanks. Let’s cultivate hearts of gratitude as we enter the holidays and watch how joy rises within us!

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