Keeping a Heart of Thanksgiving

Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:18c-20 ESV

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us here in the states. But giving thanks is not something set aside for a certain time of the year and to be forgotten outside of that time. 

The apostle Paul implores us to: “[Give] thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20 ESV). I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to give thanks for everything. 

Yet, this scripture encourages us to do it. But it doesn’t stop there. It tells us how we can do it. We can do it in the name of Jesus. Praying in the name of Jesus is praying in faith. And praying in the name of Jesus gives us power to reach the throne room of God. Today, let’s lift our hearts in a prayer of thanks for all He has done.

Aren’t you thankful that the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit living inside of us gives us the strength to give thanks ALWAYS and for EVERYTHING?

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Lord, I praise You for the many blessings you have given me each day of my life. When circumstances are difficult, sometimes I fail to have a grateful heart. Forgive me. Help me remember who You are, what You’ve done, and Your promises for a blessed future. Thank You for staying close beside me, guiding me, and providing for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.