25 Days of Thanksgiving

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You! Help me to Thank You every day of my life, many times a day. Help this habit of gratitude to be so ingrained in me that I am able to “give thanks in all circumstances.” My my heart and my life be transformed by gratitude given to me by Your transforming Spirit.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You! Thank You for the eternal life that You have given me through faith in Jesus Christ. May I thank You every day of my eternal existence not only for that life but for all the many blessings You have given me.

Today, on this day we set aside for thanksgiving, I especially thank you for the following blessings…

(Take this time to thank God for specific things in your life.)

I also thank You for the challenges and difficulties in my life through which You bring me closer to You, strengthen my faith, and give me hope and endurance.

(Take this time to thank God for specific struggles, but also to ask for His help and peace in those struggles.)

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

The church faces political strife throughout the world. In some places, people risk their lives to worship You. In others, people risk ridicule and social pressure to boldly live as Your followers. Thank You that our hope does not lie in politics or political leaders for they would surely fail us time and time again. Help me to always remember that You are my true King and You have already won the victory. Help me to live faithfully and boldly as a citizen of the Kingdom of God even in the face of political and social pressure.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Even the breath I use to thank and praise You come from You. You give me all that I have and it is with all that I have, all that You have given me, that I thank You. How amazing it is that You provide so much for me, even that which I use to thank You.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your creation. Thank You for its beauty and complexity. It glorifies You day and night. Thank You also for creating me. Help me to give praise and thanksgiving to You each and every day not only in my words but by being the person You have created me to be and faithfully fulfilling the vocations You have given me.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Lord, You are the source of ultimate freedom. You give freedom from obtaining my righteousness through my works, something I could never have done. You free me from the bondage of sin, always giving me a way to escape temptation. You forgive me when I fail to follow that way out. You free me to love and serve You as well as love and serve others in Your name. You free me from death and condemnation and You have freed me to be in Your presence, making me free to pray, to approach Your glorious throne.

Thank You for the liberty and freedom that You give.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

I always know where You stand with me because You do not change. Thank You for loving me, saving me, and blessing me with every good thing. Thank You for being consistent and not changing.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Lord of lords and King of kings. You are holy and righteous and I am not. I am a sinner, unclean and unworthy of being in Your presence. Yet, You sent Your Son to die for me to take away my sins and make me righteous. On top of that, You call me one of Your people, even Your child.

Thank You! Thank You for making me Yours. Thank You for inviting me and welcoming me into Your gates and into Your courts. I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise!!

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

You bless me in every circumstance. In the good time, You bless me with those good things. In the difficult times, You bless me with strength, endurance, and hope. In the painful times, You bless me with comfort and peace.

At all times, Your promises are true and Your blessings are good. Thank You for blessing me in all circumstances and help me to be thankful in all circumstances.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)

Let’s conclude today’s devotion with a time of prayer.

Heavenly Father,

Everything You do is good. You ways are good and Your will is good. Help me to always come to You with all my needs and requests and always be able to say, “Not my will, but Thine be done.” For I know Your ways are better than mine and Your wisdom is wiser than mine. Thank You for being good. Thank You for giving me what is good even when it’s not what I wanted or asked for.

(Take this time to pray whatever is on your heart.)