Daily Excerpt: Everybody's Little Book of Everyday Prayers - Prayers of Thanks

 




excerpt from Everybody's Little Book of Everyday Prayers (MacGregor): - 


Prayers of Thanks

 

From prayers of supplication, it’s logical that we move, next, to prayers of thanks. After all, we were all brought up to say, “Thank you,” at the appropriate times, which includes thanking someone who gives us a gift or does something nice for us, and certainly that rule is just as applicable in our ongoing dialogues with God. If we asked Him for something, and we got what we asked for, isn’t it only proper to tell God, “Thank You”? Here are some prayers thanking God in various situations.

 

Thanking God for answering a prayer/granting a wish

 

Thank you, merciful God, for answering my prayer/granting my wish. I am truly grateful for Your beneficence and mindful that Your hand is in all that happens, and I have You to thank for all good things that occur in my life. I will not forget You, forget Your power, forget Your beneficence, or fail to appreciate what You have done for me. Amen.

 

 

Thanking God for answering a prayer/granting a wish – children’s prayer

 

Dear God, thank You so much for __________. You know how much I wanted for it to happen, and I really am glad that it did. I know I have You to thank, so I want to say thank You with all my heart. Amen.

 

 

Thanking God for good fortune

 

O Lord, the source of all good fortune and good tidings, thank You so much for this good thing that has happened to me, _______. May I never fail to be appreciative of Your benevolence and beneficence. May I never fail to praise You as You deserve for Your loving kindness and Your many gifts. As I look back at the various and many good things, large and small, that have happened to me, I see Your hand over all and know that You are the source of all good fortune. Therefore do I thank You greatly! Amen.

 

 

Thanking God for good fortune – children’s prayer

 

Something good has happened,

And I know God’s the source.

Though people made some difference,

God made it so, of course.

I thank God for his goodness,

From early morn’ till night.

His power to make us happy,

Is this world’s shining light.

 

 

Thanking God for good health

 

O, merciful and loving God, thank You for my good health, which I do not wish to take for granted. Many in this world suffer from illness, many of these illnesses serious, and so I know that I am very fortunate to be in good health. I know that I have You to thank for this, as I have You to thank for all blessings. It is my hope that You will continue to keep me in good health, but whatever the future holds, I am grateful to be in good health now. Thank You for Your kindness and mercy. Amen.

 

 

Thanking God for good health – children’s prayer

 

When I am sick, You cure me.

You keep me well most days.

Your love for me, You show me,

In these and other ways.

Good health is so important,

And being fit and strong.

For helping me be healthy,

I thank You all day long.

 

 

Thanking God for good news

 

O, God, Who is the source of all good, thank You for this good news that I have just received. Truly You are beneficent, and Your goodness is mirrored in the blessings You bestow. I am especially grateful now for the news that _______. May I never fail to appreciate You and Your goodness and kindness, and may the life I live reflect my appreciation of You and Your wonderful benevolence. Amen.

 

Thanking God for good news – children’s prayer

 

Thank You, God, for this good news,

As I raise my voice to praise

God, who is both wise and kind,

And keeps watch through all my days.



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