“Blessed be the LORD, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.”
Psalm 124:6 KJV
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.”
Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
Thanksgiving is one of the most powerful yet often overlooked spiritual disciplines in the life of a believer. A thankful heart is an aware heart—one that refuses to overlook the goodness of God. A thankful person sees the hand of God in every achievement, every victory, every answered prayer, and even in the moments that seem ordinary. The more aware we are of God’s involvement in our daily lives, the more our faith is strengthened. Thanksgiving fuels joy, silences fear, and positions the believer to experience even greater manifestations of the Spirit.
Thanksgiving is far more than a response to blessings; it is a spiritual posture that shapes the heart. It keeps the Christian humble by constantly reminding us that every good thing we enjoy has come from God. It guards the heart against pride and self-importance. It opens the spirit to hear more clearly from God because gratitude softens the heart and tunes it to His voice. A grateful heart is fertile ground where revelation and spiritual insight flourish.
Scripture teaches us that “whatever faith starts, thanksgiving perfects” (see Luke 17:17–19). When Jesus healed the ten lepers, only one returned to give thanks, and he alone received wholeness. Thanksgiving completes what God begins. It is our expression of gratitude for what God has done, what He is doing, and what He will yet do. Those who make thanksgiving their habit will never need to remind God of the next miracle; their gratitude becomes a continual invitation for God to do more.
But thanksgiving is not an outward performance. It must first take root within us before it can bear fruit outwardly. True thanksgiving flows from reflection—remembering the goodness of God until our hearts swell with appreciation. It redirects our attention away from temporary concerns and toward eternal truths. It reminds us that everything that truly matters begins and ends with Jesus Christ.
In a world full of noise, pressure, and distractions, thanksgiving reorients the soul. It awakens hope. It strengthens resilience. It restores perspective. It helps the believer recognize that God has been faithful in the past, remains faithful in the present, and will continue to be faithful in the future. Gratitude builds a history with God—one that strengthens us to trust Him for the days ahead.
As we begin this season of fasting and prayers, it is so important that we start with thanksgiving. Let your lips speak what your heart remembers. Let gratitude rise like incense before the Lord.
Prayer Points:
1) “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him… abounding in thanksgiving.”
Colossians 2:6–7 (ESV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to die for me. I never want to grow familiar with Your saving grace and the redeeming blood of Jesus. Thank You for spiritual growth; help me to walk in You by faith all the days of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2) “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!”
Psalm 100:4 (ESV)
Prayer: Lord, I bless Your holy name. You are matchless in glory and worthy of all honour. I praise You with thanksgiving for who You are and for all Your wonderful works. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
3) “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything…”
Ephesians 5:20 (NIV)
Prayer: Father, thank You for this new season and year. Thank You for everything You are doing—both the seen and the unseen. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
4) “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your unending mercy. May my heart always remember Your goodness, and may gratitude rise in me daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
5) “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”
Psalm 103:2
Prayer: Father, help me never forget Your benefits. Thank you for all you did for me and my family in 2025. Stir in me a spirit of remembrance so that thanksgiving flows from me continually. In Jesus’ name, Amen..
