10 Scripture Prayers to Thank God with a Grateful Heart

Having a thankful heart can change your entire perspective and outlook on life. One of the best ways to experience the power of thanksgiving is through prayer. Whether it's Thanksgiving Day or not, let's pause to say "Thank you, God."

When we offer a prayer of thanks to God, our focus shifts from our problems to our blessings. And that's the beauty of faith - we can experience gratitude and give thanks despite the circumstances and storms surrounding us.

We have a choice every day to give thanks to God. Express your gratitude today for His faithfulness and love with some of these simple prayers. Thank God for His providential care over your life. Thank God for our hope and joy in Him, regardless of how we may be feeling at the moment. Let Him change your heart to strengthen you with His peace. 

The best way to defeat satan's attacks of disappointment, fear, and worry is through a humble and grateful heart! We surely have so much to be thankful for because of the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and the peace He offers. Let's learn to thank God for all seasons of life. Reading Bible verses about thanksgiving can inspire you to pray sincerely with gratitude to God.

Below are some of our favorite prayers of thanks. May they inspire and grow a heart of gratitude in you today. To help you in thanking God, we created a 30 Days of Gratitude Prayer Guide HERE. Download and print this guide to keep with you as a reminder of God's love and promises.

Prayer of Thanks to God

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Heavenly Father, thank You for caring about my life. Thank You that I can talk to You about everything. I have lots of concerns so I’m bringing each one to You. Thank You for promising to give me Your peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Sheila Walsh)

Thank You for Blessings

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever." - Psalm 136:1

Thank you for your great love and blessing over our lives. Thank you that your favor has no end, but it lasts for our entire lifetime. Forgive us for sometimes forgetting that you are intimately acquainted with all of our ways, that you know what concerns us, and you cover us as with a shield. 

Establish the work of our hands and bring to fulfillment all that you have given us to do in these days. We pray that you would make our way purposeful and our footsteps firm out of your goodness and love. Give us a heart of wisdom to hear your voice, and make us strong by your huge favor and grace. In Jesus' Name, Amen. (Debbie McDaniel)

A Heart of Gratitude

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:6-7

Dear Lord, I praise You and I love being in Your presence.  Thank You for the sacrifice you made for me on the cross. Thank You for helping my heart to rest in Your presence.  In a busy world, it is here that I find truth, grace, and mercy.  My heart is overwhelmingly grateful.  As it overflows with gratitude, may You present opportunities for me to serve.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen. (Mindy Lee Hopman)

Thanks for Blessings

"You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you." - Psalm 118:28

Father, thank you for intervening in my life and allowing me to have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me today and forever. 

Thank you for the blessings you’ve given me and my family. Help us use those blessings to bless others. May I live a life of true joy as I see you at work around me today! In Jesus' name. Amen. (Ron Moore)

A Prayer for Thanks-Living

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17

Dear God, I hate to say it, but I have been guilty of grumbling and griping about all my problems and trials. I have failed to be thankful and to remember that You are at work in my life, even through all the troubles. 

Please forgive me, God. I want to be a person who keeps my eyes on You and praises You, no matter what may come my way. So, thank you God for these blessings (name them) and these challenges (name them). I know You are in control of all things. 

I know You love me and work all things together for my good. I choose to trust You, Lord. Teach me to be a “praiser” who always finds the good... and not a complainer who always finds the bad. In Jesus' name, Amen. (Jeff Schreve)

For Grace and Gratitude

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

Dear heavenly Father, please help me to accept both life’s little challenges and Your restoring help with grace and gratitude. Help me remember that no problem is too large or too small for me to call out to You. Please help me remember that a heart can be filled in with joy every day, not just the easy days. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Kelly Barbrey)

Thanks Be to God

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:57 

O Lord, thank You that You love me and that You give me comfort like no other.  Thank You that You are a God who is well acquainted with all our grief and that You ache when I ache.  Help me to remember that in the midst of struggles, trials, and utter heartbreak that You offer hope.  You are the Author of Hope and Salvation.  I praise You that through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus, all things are put under Your feet.  Allow me to trust Your heart and believe that there is more to life than the heartache of this world.  Allow me to lean ever closer to You in the midst of this fallen world.  Thank You God for hope, peace, Your love, Your comfort, and Your salvation.  Amen. (Annah Matthews)

A Prayer to Give Thanks to the Lord

Lord, teach me to offer you a heart of thanksgiving and praise in all my daily experiences of life. Teach me to be joyful always, to pray continually and to give thanks in all my circumstances. I accept them as Your will for my life (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). I long to bring pleasure to Your heart daily. Break the power of the enemy in my life. Defeat Him through my sacrifice of praise. Change my outlook and attitude into one of joyful contentment with my present circumstances. I thank You for… [Name a difficult circumstance in your life presently and thank God for it.]

Jesus, I want to be like You who obeyed the Father without complaint. You embraced the chains of humanity when You walked this earth. Convict me whenever I complain or compare myself with others. Give me Your attitude of humility and thankful acceptance. I want to be like the Apostle Paul who learned contentment in every circumstance. I choose to continually offer You a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that give praise to Your name (Hebrews 13:15). I long to bring a smile to Your face. Teach me the power of a thankful heart. I know that Your truth dwells in a thankful heart.

“I will give thanks to the LORD because of His righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens” (Psalm 7:17-18:1). In Jesus’ name, amen. (Debbie Przybylski) 

For Hope and Joy

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

Heavenly Father, thank You for ordering my life. I choose to trust in You and find my delight in Your laws. I commit my ways to You and ask for divine guidance over my life. I rest in You, believing You’re working all things for good in my life. Come and have Your way in me. Keep my heart steadfast in hope, and fill me with joy today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Arlene Pellicane)

For Faithfulness

"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is a consuming fire.'"- Hebrews 12:28-29

Father, thank You for the testimony of Your faithfulness and goodness that I have in the cross of Christ. Thank You for Your loyal love and compassion that stocks my pantry with everything I need to live a life that pleases and serves You. Forgive me for the ways I have knowingly or unknowingly rebelled against Your truth. Resurrect the grand vision for my life that You have crafted just for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Thankful for God's Strength

"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Ephesians 2:20

Heavenly Father, thank You for life and hope and bravery. Thank You that even at my weakest, I can rely on You for strength. Remind me of the bravery You’ve called me to step into today, and help me to encourage others with the mighty hope of the Lord too. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Joni Eareckson Tada)

For Creating Me With Purpose

"But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere."- 2 Corinthians 2:14

Dear God, thank You that in Jesus, I am equipped, enough and loved. Period. Thank You for creating me with purpose and potential. Please use me to change the world. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Cindy Bultema)

Thankfulness Prayer

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.’” Hebrews 12:28-29

Thank You Lord that Your finished work on the cross has made a personal relationship with You possible. You are our Maker and only You can truly satisfy. Thank You that we can seek You and that You can be found. Thank You that You minister to our spirits with Your Truth. Thank You that You are indeed our “Daddy” in heaven. I stand firm and unshaken knowing that I am your child. I praise you in awe and thanksgiving. In Christ’s name, Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving! May these words inspire your own prayer of thanks to God and fill your heart with gratitude today!