Sometimes the overlooked holiday, Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to glorify God, edify and even witness to guests, and offer up words of gratitude and thanksgiving.

 

If desired, one could record a favorite prayer on paper and place it at each table setting. Guests could recite the prayer collectively or take it home following the gathering. Or, the person sharing the prayer might also read a few of the uplifting quotes and Bible verses from this post.

 

A Prayer of Thanks for Provision and Family at the Table

Father, today our hearts rejoice as we gather for a meal with those we love. Family and food come from your hand, and we thank you for their provision. We know that “every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 17:1) and we praise you for moments to cherish, food to eat, and family to enjoy. Thank you, Lord, for the hands of those who prepared this meal and for the blessings you richly pour into our lives. Above all, we praise you for Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen

 

A Prayer of Gratitude & Thanks for the Military Family

Lord, we celebrate the bounty and blessing in our lives with those around the table. We remember our loved one, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_________, who is far from home and ask you to surround him/her with arms of comfort and encouragement today. Please protect him/her from harm as s/he serves courageously. We also pray for the family members joining us here. Console them with warm thoughts of their loved one and ease their loneliness, Father. Send others into their lives to minister hope and assistance. Thank you for their service and sacrifice, as well, Father. We praise your name for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who gave His life for ours. May the name of the Messiah, our Savior, be on our lips today as we offer Thanksgiving today for your goodness to us. In the holy name of Jesus, Amen

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A Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child

Dear God,

I want to thank you for family and friends,

For the pretty trees and animals

snuggled in their dens.

 

Thank you for loving me

Each and every day,

I know you will

care for me

when I work or play.

 

Amen

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A Thanksgiving Prayer for the Lonely and Grieving

Lord, the struggles of life sometimes overwhelm our hearts and direct our thoughts away from you. Help us to remember that even in our times of isolation and grief, you never leave us alone. Instead, your word tells us you “will never leave nor forsake” us. (Deuteronomy 31:6) Though our circumstances are far from perfect, you are the perfect King, and we turn to you as the one who is able to” do more than we could ever ask for or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20). Jesus, we trust you and proclaim your name with hearts of gratitude, trusting in your promises. Thank you for the gifts of life, love, and liberation through the Lion of Judah. Amen

Which of the prayers is your favorite? What other type of Thanksgiving prayer would you find useful?

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