Pre-Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Father, as I set out to write a prayer of thanksgiving, I remember the multitude of circumstances that are represented by the people who are reading this book. Many find themselves in loving families, but possibly even more find themselves in not so loving situations.
How do I offer a prayer for them, Lord? I cannot relate, nor understand the anguish that they must feel. But, I know that You do. And so, I simply lift them to You, and pray that You will touch their hearts and hold them in the warm embrace of Your arms.
Father I pray, that each of us, in whatever place in life that we find ourselves, will look for the things for which to be thankful. There is always something. May we seek it like gold, and when we find it, hold it to our hearts and bow our heads, praising You – for You alone are God, and You alone gave the greatest Gift of all – Your own precious Son.
So, at Thanksgiving, and every day, may we, no matter our circumstances, thank You for Jesus. As it is in His Name we pray… Amen.
Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Precious Lord, we pause today, if but for a brief moment, and offer a prayer of thanksgiving. For each of us, the things that we are thankful for are different; for our families – their safe trips in traveling; for healing in times of sickness; or for strength in the midst of struggles.
For our loved ones, whether near or far, whether estranged or dearly held in our hearts, our prayer is lifted to You – for their safety, for their health, and for their blessing.
We are thankful for the bounty of the meal before us, and the hands which prepared it – whether it be at a table well stocked, or a meager gathering; whether the hands were loving or just dutiful in their preparation – still we are thankful and pray for them.
Father, we realize that if we have anything at all, we have much for which to be thankful. When we stop and think of the multitudes for which this is just another day of struggle for survival, we are ashamed at our thanklessness at times. Remind us, dear Lord, of our overwhelming blessing.
And now, we cannot neglect to pray for those men and women around the world who are away from their loved ones by way of military service. No matter on which “side” of any given war they find themselves, if it is war, it is war, and they believe themselves to be right.
We long, Father for the day when all will serve You, and every knee will bow to Your Son Jesus Christ. For only in that day, will there truly be peace. And Thanksgiving Day will truly be a Day of Thanksgiving! In Jesus’ precious Name we pray – Amen.
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