The simple act of giving thanks to God reminds us of all he has done, who He is, and His many precious promises to us. Gratitude lifts our eyes above the temporal circumstances before us and places our focus on the one who is eternal, all powerful, loving and kind.

Ponder these scriptures and let your heart be filled with gratitude.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

PROTECTION
Father, I know that I live in a fallen world and that bad things happen to everyone. I thank you for protecting me, for always being with me,

Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Psalm 46:1

God, I thank you for turning everything – even the worst days of my life, for your good as I trust in you and walk with you.
Romans 8:28

PERSEVERENCE & CHARACTER
Persevering through the hard times makes us like Christ
Thank you God, that through hard times my faith grows strong.
1 Peter 1:6-7
6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Thank you God, that through hard times my hope grows strong.
Romans 5:3-5 NIV
…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

Thank you God that I can go through the hard days of life with joy because you don’t waste my pain. You use life’s struggles to complete me – so I will lack no good thing.

Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

MERCY/RENEWAL
Thank you, God that you renew me day by day. Thank You that you have eternal rewards for me as I stay faithful to you during the hard times.

2 Corinthians 4:16-17
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

Lamentations 3:22-23
Psalm 107:1

YOU ARE WITH ME

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Thank you, God, that you are always with me. You are always for me. And that no forces of darkness can stand against me.

Isaiah 54:17 NKJV
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

YOU PROVIDE ALL I NEED
Thank You God for Giving Me Everything I Need.
2 Peter 1:3 NLT

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself …

Matthew 6:31
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Philippians 4:19 NLT

FAMILY/FRIENDS
Thank you God for the precious people you have placed in my life. I am so grateful for family, friends and my church family.

1 Corinthians 1:4, Colossians 3:16, Philemon 1:4

PEACE
Thank you God that as I pray and give thanks, you fill my heart and mind with Your peace.

Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

John 14:27

PASSION & PURPOSE
God thank you for saving me and restoring me as a much-loved son. I will rejoice and share with the world all you have done for me and for ALL MANKIND.
Ephesians 2:8, Luke 10:20, Psalm 105:1, Psalm 89:1, Psalm 145:3-4, 6-8;
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18