1. Short Prayer for Thankful - Jeremiah 29:11
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Dear Lord,
Thank You for this breath, this day, this chance to begin again.
I don’t want to take the little things for granted — because they’re really not little.
I give thanks, Lord. Every moment is a gift.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
2. Short Prayer for Thankful - 1 John 4:19
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving me when I had nothing to offer.
Your love was never based on what I brought — only on who You are.
I give thanks, Lord. You are faithful beyond measure.
In Your name,
Amen.
3. Short Prayer for Thankful - Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it...”
Philippians 1:6
Dear Lord,
Today I thank You not just for what I have, but for who I am becoming.
Through joy and pain, You are forming something beautiful in me.
I give thanks, Lord. You’re still working in me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
4. Short Prayer for Thankful - Philippians 1:3
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.”
Philippians 1:3
Dear Father,
Thank You for the people who stand with me, pray for me, believe in me.
They are reminders that I am never alone.
I give thanks, Lord. You show up through others.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
5. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 23:2
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalm 23:2
Dear God,
Thank You for the quiet days — when nothing dramatic happens and peace fills the space.
Help me treasure calm as much as victory.
I give thanks, Lord. Stillness is a blessing too.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
6. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 23:6
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”
Psalm 23:6
Dear God,
When I look back, I see Your hand everywhere — even in places I didn’t recognize You at first.
Thank You for never leaving, even when I doubted.
I give thanks, Lord. You’ve always been there.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
7. Short Prayer for Thankful - Colossians 3:17
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 3:17
Dear Jesus,
Help me not only feel thankful — but live thankful.
Let gratitude shape how I speak, serve, and show up today.
I give thanks, Lord. Let my life reflect it.
In Your name,
Amen.
8. Short Prayer for Thankful - Psalm 107:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”
Psalm 107:1
Dear Father,
Even when life is uncertain, Your love is not.
That alone is enough reason to praise You again and again.
I give thanks, Lord. You are my constant.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
9. Short Prayer for Thankful - Matthew 28:20
“Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”
Matthew 28:20
Dear Jesus,
I’m thankful for this moment — not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real.
You are with me, and that’s more than enough.
I am thankful, Lord. You never leave.
In Your name,
Amen.
10. Short Prayer for Thankful - Matthew 28:20
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
Dear Father,
Thank You for giving me what I need, even when I didn’t ask for it.
You provide in ways I don't always see.
I am thankful, Lord. You are always ahead of me.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.