1. Short Prayer for Thankful - Hebrews 12:1
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
Hebrews 12:1
Dear God,
Today I’m thankful for progress, even if it’s slow.
Every step forward is still a step, and I choose to celebrate that.
I am thankful, Lord. You walk with me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Thankful - Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
Dear God,
Thank You for the people who show up when I don’t have words.
They remind me what Your love looks like in real life.
I am thankful, Lord. You send love through others.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1
Dear Lord,
I’m thankful for what You’ve protected me from — even the things I wanted but didn’t get.
You know better, and I trust You more because of it.
I am thankful, Lord. Your “no” is sometimes mercy.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer for Thankful - Hebrews 13:8
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
Hebrews 13:8
Dear Jesus,
Help me be thankful not just when life is good, but when life is real.
In the mess, in the waiting, in the growing — You are still God.
I am thankful, Lord. You do not change.
In Your name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer for Thankful - Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Isaiah 26:3
Dear Lord,
Thank You for peace in the middle, not just at the end.
I’m learning to be grateful during the process, not just after the breakthrough.
I am thankful, Lord. Peace is possible now.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer for Thankful - James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above...”
James 1:17
Dear God,
Sometimes I forget to say thank You — but I truly mean it.
Thank You for every breath, each morning, and every fresh start.
Help me notice all the good things You give me each day.
I’m grateful, Lord. You never stop blessing me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer for Thankful - Romans 8:28
“All things work together for good to them that love God...”
Romans 8:28
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the lessons wrapped in hard days.
They shaped me, stretched me, and brought me closer to You.
I am thankful, Lord. Even the hard things had purpose.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer for Thankful - 1 Timothy 6:6
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6
Dear Father,
Today I pause to say thank You — not for anything new, but for everything I already have.
Forgive me when I rush past Your blessings.
I am thankful, Lord. Right now is already enough.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.”
Psalm 28:7
Dear Lord,
Thank You for giving me strength I didn’t know I had.
Looking back, I see how You carried me through seasons I didn’t think I’d survive.
I am thankful, Lord. You’ve always been stronger than my fear.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 77:19
“Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.”
Psalm 77:19
Dear Father,
I’m thankful for the things that didn’t make sense at the time but have shaped my faith today.
You work in ways I don’t always understand — but I trust You more because of it.
I am thankful, Lord. You are wise and kind.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
11. Short Prayer for the Word of God – Psalm 119:18
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.”
Psalm 119:18 (KJV)
Dear God,
Thank You for giving me Your Word—full of truth, wisdom, and beauty.
Open my eyes, Lord, to see what I often miss. Show me the wonders in Your Word.
Help me not just read it, but love it. Not just know it, but live it.
I’m grateful that Your truth is alive, powerful, and always speaking.
Thank You for the gift of Scripture—my guide, my light, my hope.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
12. Short Prayer for Hope – Psalm 30:5
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Thank You for hope that rises even after disappointment.
You never let me stay in the dark too long.
Your light always finds a way through.
I am thankful, Lord. You never give up on me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
13. Short Prayer for Growth – Proverbs 27:6
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
Proverbs 27:6 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Thank You for the people who challenge me to grow, not just comfort me.
Even correction, when it’s from You, is love.
I am thankful, Lord. You are shaping me through truth.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
14. Short Prayer for the Present – Psalm 118:24
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Dear God,
I’m thankful for today — not perfect, not easy, but real.
Thank You for being present in the ordinary.
I am thankful, Lord. You make the simple sacred.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
15. Short Prayer for God's Word – Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Dear God,
Thank You for Your Word — steady, true, alive.
When I forget who I am, it reminds me. When I’m lost, it leads me.
I am thankful, Lord. Your voice still speaks.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
16. Short Prayer for God's Love – Titus 3:5
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Titus 3:5 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Thank You that I don’t have to earn Your love.
You gave it freely, fully, and forever.
Help me live each day as someone deeply loved.
I am thankful, Lord. Your love is my identity.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
17. Short Prayer for Contentment – Psalm 25:2
“In thee do I put my trust.”
Psalm 25:2 (KJV)
Dear Father,
Even when I have nothing to show, I still have reasons to be thankful.
Breath, grace, and the hope of another sunrise.
I am thankful, Lord. You are always enough.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
18. Short Prayer for Gratitude – Psalm 105:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”
Psalm 105:1 (KJV)
Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me that gratitude doesn’t need a reason.
It just needs a heart willing to notice.
Today, I choose to notice.
I am thankful, Lord. You are always near.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
19. Short Prayer for Progress – Deuteronomy 31:6
“The Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
Dear Father,
I’m thankful for how far You’ve brought me.
Even if I’m not where I want to be yet, I’m not where I used to be.
And that’s grace.
I am thankful, Lord. You never left me behind.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
20. Short Prayer for Comfort – Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart...”
Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
Dear God,
Thank You for the quiet comfort You give me when I have no words.
When no one else sees my need, You do — and You come close.
I am thankful, Lord. You are my safe place.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.