20 Simple Prayer Points For Thanksgiving With Bible Verses

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It’s that time of the year! The holidays are here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As you prepare for the upcoming festivities you may be looking for some prayer points for thanksgiving. You’ve come to the right place!

Here I have provided you with 20 simple prayer points for thanksgiving that you can pray with your family or in a personal setting. A few of the most popular prayer points for thanksgiving are:

1. Thanking and praising God for who he is
2. Expressing gratitude to God for what he has done
3. Thanking God for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
4. Giving God for thanks for protection, life, and life necessities
5. Reflecting and thanking God for answered prayers throughout the year

There is nothing like the holidays, and thanksgiving is a great segway to Christmas! It is a time to be thankful (which is most important), spend time with family, and eat good food. 😊

Most of all, it is a time of reflection on the many blessings God has bestowed upon you and your family. You also need to reflect on the lessons that you’ve learned throughout the year even the ones that came through hardship.

John 16: 33 tells us that in this world we WILL have tribulation. BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS! Jesus tells us to be of good cheer for he has overcome the world.

It may not seem like it, but our trials can be a point of celebration as they create something in us more beautiful than the troubles themselves.

May you and your family enjoy these 20 prayer points for thanksgiving with bible verses. There is also a simple prayer at the end to pray over your meal as a thanksgiving blessing.

Have fun and enjoy the holidays!

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How Many Times Does The Bible Tell Us To Be Thankful

The word thankful is mentioned in the bible 3 times

• Psalms 100:4
• Romans 1:21
• Colossians 3:15

The word thankfulness is mentioned in the bible once

• Acts 24:3

On the other hand, the word thanks is mentioned in the bible 73 times and the word thanksgiving is mentioned 28 times. 

There are a couple of other variations that are mentioned once or twice; however, all in all, the bible mentions thankfulness in one way or another over 100 times.

In psalms 100:4, the writer is giving us instructions on how to approach God in a sense. It reads, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

 In Romans 1:21, the writer is doing the opposite and revealing those that were being unthankful. “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened”.

Colossians 3:15 is a direct command for us to be thankful. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

So, whether we are being directly told to give thanks, or being called out for reasons why we are not being thankful I’d say that expressing some form of thanks is a pretty important part of your Christian life.

I know for me; my spirit feels lighter when I am expressing thanks vs. when I’m not.

If you’re looking for easy ways to express thanks, try the following: thank God for waking you up n the morning first thing, thank God for the meals you eat, and thank God every day for arriving to work safely.

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What does it means To Give Thanksgiving To God

Thanksgiving to God all starts with a personal relationship with him.

More specifically, the word thankful in the bible means to revere or worship, so when we give God thanks, we are praising God for who he is and what he means to us personally.

Taking it a bit further, the word revere means to adore/devout religious worship. This shows us that we are called to love God as a form of worship.

We all have our own unique personal relationship with God, so it is important that as your give thanks you stay true to YOUR relationship with God.

We cannot worship or praise God for who he is by duplicating what we’ve seen in the church.

God has shown up for you in your own special way, so be sure to celebrate that uniqueness and worship the Lord based on those facts.

Authentic worship starts with identifying where you have been weak and Christ has been strong.  

Praising and worshiping God can be done through:

1. Song
2. Praise dancing
3. Prayer or speech
4. Lifestyle

In the New Testament, the word thanks means to have gratitude; actually grateful language.

This is a huge insight that thankfulness to God is not just actions alone but by words also. We are to worship God with our mouths in song and in prayer.

I encourage you to consider how God has shown up for you in those special moments over your life as you worship and adore your God this thanksgiving.

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What are The Biblical Benefits of Thanksgiving

Psalms 92 is a great place to start when you are wondering what the biblical benefits of thanksgiving are.

Psalms 92 starts out by saying, “it is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord”. The writer ends with the following benefits and declarations.

1. You shall be anointed with fresh oil
2. That person will not be defeated by your enemies
3. You will flourish like a palm tree
4. The person shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon
5. You shall be planted in the house of your God and shall flourish
6. You shall bring forth fruit in old age
7. And You shall be filled with plenty

Read the entire passage of palms 92 here.

20 Simple Prayer Points For Thanksgiving With Bible Verses

#1 Colossians 2:7– “rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

Prayer – God your faithfulness leads my heart to an overflow of thanksgiving! I am grateful to be rooted and grounded in your love, to be built up by you with strength, and to be taught by you in faith. May this day of Thanksgiving reflect our appreciation. Amen

#2 John 16:33– “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

prayer- Lord, thank you for your peace. A peace that the world cannot give. Thank you, God, that even though we live in a fallen world, we can have peace and assurance that you have overcome this place.

#3 Psalms 100:4- “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

Prayer- Lord, we take you for this time to come before you with thanksgiving and praise. We honor you, Lord, for who you are and we praise your holy name. You are our wonderful counselor and the savior of all men. Amen

#4 Colossians 3:15- “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

Prayer- God, thank you for calling us to peace and for providing to us the prince of peace, Jesus Christ. May we experience your peace this Thanksgiving Day as we reflect on all we have to be thankful for. Amen.

#5 2 Chronicles 5:13- “The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good;  his love endures forever.”

Prayer- Lord, there are so many ways to praise and thank you! You deserve them all. We do not have enough tongues to give you proper thanks. We offer our thanksgiving and proclaim that you are good and that your love endures forever. Amen

#6 Nehemiah 12:46- “For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the musicians and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.”

Prayer – For ages and ages Lord, your name is worthy to be praised. From long ago, people have been offering praises in song. May we remember that you are always worthy to be praised. May our childrens, children worship you in days to come. Amen

#7 Psalms 105:1- “O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”

Prayer – Father we are grateful that we have access to call upon your name at all times. Your praises shall continually be in our mouths. Thank you for what you have done for us throughout the year. We will proclaim your deeds to everyone. Amen

#8 Psalms 106:1- “Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”

Prayer – Lord you are good! There is none like you in all the earth! I give you thanks for your goodness and faithfulness. My heart is filled with thanksgiving! Amen

#9 James 1:2-4- “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

Prayer – Lord, thank you for the trials and tribulations that have come over the year. I thank you that are producing jewels that will far outweigh any trouble. Thank you that you will produce good out of our trying circumstances. Amen

#10 Colossians 4:2- “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Prayer – Lord, in this time we devote ourselves to prayer. This is a beautiful day of thanksgiving, and for that, we are forever grateful. Amen 

#11 Revelation 7:12- “Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”

Prayer – Let us pray: Blessings and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving be unto our God. Let us honor our God of power with Thanksgiving and praise. Hallelujah, Amen.

#12 Psalms 140:13- “Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.”

Prayer – Surely you have been good Lord, so just the same we give you thanks! I lift up a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto your name. Thank you, Lord, that the upright dwell in your presence. Amen

#13 Psalms 92:1- “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High.”

Prayer – Lord it is a good thing to give you thanks. It is a good thing to give praises unto your name for you are worthy to be praised. O most high, in this time of thankfulness we honor your presence and your many blessings throughout the year. Amen

#14 Luke 22:19- “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

Prayer- God, we thank you for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you, God, that he was given as a sacrifice for our sinfulness and paid the ultimate price for our peace. We honor that sacrifice today. In Jesus name, Amen.

#15 Psalm 126:3- “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”

Prayer – Lord, thank you for all that you have done for us throughout the year and over our entire lives. You have done miracles so great and met our every need. Because of your great gifts, we are filled with joy. Amen

#16 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18– “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Prayer – Lord may we remain in a perpetual place of rejoicing. This day of thanksgiving is one day in the entire year; however, we have been thankful from the beginning. Thank you for bringing us to this moment. May we continue in prayer and communion with you as we enter into a new year. Amen

#17 2 Corinthians 2:14- ” Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”

Prayer – God we thank you that you have always given us the victory through Christ Jesus. Because of this, we can overcome anything thrown at us in this world. We offer you thanksgiving and praise for your generosity, faithfulness, and love. Amen

#18 Ephesians 5:20– “giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Prayer – In everything, Lord, we give you thanks. Whether it be good or bad we give you thanks for we know that all things work together for the good of those who love you. May this Thanksgiving Day be filled with peace, joy, and gratitude. Amen

#19 Psalms 26:7- “That I may Publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Prayer – With my voice, Lord, I give you thanks. With the words of my mouth, I lift up your holy name. I am grateful for all that you have done and will proclaim your goodness to all those who will listen. Amen

#20 Psalms 6:5- “Among The Dead No One Proclaims Your name. Who Praises You From The Grave?”

Prayer – Lord, thank you for the gift of life today; especially on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you for this special time to be able to proclaim your name among the living. The grave cannot praise you, Lord! Thank you for gifting us with life. Amen

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Simple prayer for thanksgiving Meal and Blessing (Prayer points for Thanksgiving)

Dear heavenly Father, thank you so much for this time of refreshing and thanksgiving. Thank you for your many blessings throughout the year and the faithfulness that you have shown. We do not have enough tongues to give you praise, but we praise you anyway. We could never repay you, but we praise you anyway. Thank you for the gift of life, family, friends, and the gift of love. Thank you for the food that we are about to eat. Lord, thank you to all those that have gathered and helped with the preparation on this day of thanksgiving. All in all, we give you thanks, for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May he forever remain in our hearts, and may you grant us all with peace. Amen 

Author- Khrystal Karlett

Final Thoughts: Prayer points for thanksgiving with Bible Verses

My prayer is that these end of the month thanksgiving prayer points have blessed you and your family!

God created the family, blessed the family, and placed us in a family. Whether blood or not. Make it a point to enjoy this holiday season with your family. No matter how your lives intersected, or the problems that you may face.

This is a special day, and you deserve this time of refreshing and thanksgiving.

We were able to look at 20 simple prayer points for thanksgiving with bible verses, look at some facts like how many times the bible tells us to be tankful, and the benefits of thankfulness.

Don’t forget the special Thanksgiving Day prayer for your meal! You can share this with friends and family and even recite some of the prayers together as you gather on Thanksgiving day.

I appreciate you being here, and I want to here from you. Let me know in the comments below which prayer point for Thanksgiving you’ll be using this year.

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Until next time, pray on my friend and enjoy the holidays!

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