Short Prayer for Thanking God
“Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” — Luke 17:18 (RSV)
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Short Prayer for Thanking God
The Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for the blessings You have given me.
Thank You for Your love, Your mercy,
and for walking with me through every season of life.
Help me not only to ask for Your help,
but also to return to You with gratitude
when my prayers are answered.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Public Domain: Ancient of Days Setting a Compass to the Earth (1794) illustration from Europe: a Prophecy by William Blake (1752-1827). Original from The New York Public Library.
Public Domain: Ancient of Days Setting a Compass to the Earth (1794) illustration from Europe: a Prophecy by William Blake (1752-1827). Original from The New York Public Library.
About This Prayer
Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” It is recognizing that our lives, our blessings, and every good gift ultimately come from God.
In the Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to thank Him. Jesus asks, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17, RSV). The one who returned reminds us how easy it can be to receive God’s blessings and quickly move on.
This short prayer for thanking God gives us a simple way to pause, return to the Lord, and acknowledge His goodness—especially after receiving an answer to prayer, experiencing an unexpected blessing, or simply recognizing the many gifts already present in our lives.
The Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for the blessings You have given me.
Thank You for Your love, Your mercy,
and for walking with me through every season of life.
Help me not only to ask for Your help,
but also to return to You with gratitude
when my prayers are answered.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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When To Pray
Pray this prayer in the morning or before bed, after an answered prayer, following good news, during a peaceful moment, or whenever you become aware of something God has provided.
It can also be prayed during difficult seasons. Christian gratitude does not require pretending that everything is easy; it reminds us that God remains present and worthy of our trust even amid hardship.
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About This Prayer
Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” It is recognizing that our lives, our blessings, and every good gift ultimately come from God.
In the Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to thank Him. Jesus asks, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17, RSV). The one who returned reminds us how easy it can be to receive God’s blessings and quickly move on.
This short prayer for thanking God gives us a simple way to pause, return to the Lord, and acknowledge His goodness—especially after receiving an answer to prayer, experiencing an unexpected blessing, or simply recognizing the many gifts already present in our lives.
When To Pray
Pray this prayer in the morning or before bed, after an answered prayer, following good news, during a peaceful moment, or whenever you become aware of something God has provided.
It can also be prayed during difficult seasons. Christian gratitude does not require pretending that everything is easy; it reminds us that God remains present and worthy of our trust even amid hardship.
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