Thanksgiving is about more than just yummy food. While you’re enjoying all those tasty dishes, it’s necessary not to forget about being thankful.

We’ve put together 40 special prayers and blessings just for your Thanksgiving prayers for this year. These are meant to help you remember the real meaning of “thanks” at Thanksgiving, other than having delicious meals on your table.

40 Thanksgiving prayer points

Thanksgiving prayer points are all about speaking from your heart. The real magic of Thanksgiving prayers comes from sharing genuine feelings.

But if you’re looking for a little inspiration or a place to begin, this thoughtfully chosen list is here to guide you.

1. Acknowledging Gratitude

Gracious Father, We come to You humbly, whether we’re having a party or things are tough. You’ve made gratitude a part of Your big plan that goes beyond what’s happening.

Help us see and hold onto this gratitude even when things are good and look for it when things are hard. May our hearts always feel thankful, just like You want. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

2. Grace Through Christ

Divine Savior, Deep inside us, we know we rely on Your kindness, even though we don’t deserve it. It’s through the sacrifice and open arms on the cross that we discover where gratitude comes from.

Give us more of Your special kindness that helps us feel thankful in every situation.

Let this kindness fill our lives, showing Your endless love to a world that needs it. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

3. Overcoming Anxiety

Merciful God, When we’re overwhelmed by worries and fears, You ask us to let go. Help us be brave enough to let anxiety go, to open our hands and give all our worries to You.

May our prayers, filled with faith, rise to You like sweet-smelling incense mixed with thankfulness. Give us peace knowing that You, Lord, hear us and respond with gentle kindness.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

4. Honoring His Righteousness

Righteous Lord, Among all Your amazing qualities, righteousness is like a shining light of truth and goodness. We promise to say thanks that match how holy You are.

Let our thankfulness come from hearts changed by Your goodness, honesty, and wholeheartedness. May our words of thanks sound like songs that echo Your kindness, mercy, and never-ending love.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

5. Eternal Gratitude

Eternal and Everlasting God, We praise You loudly because Your goodness has no limits. Your love stays strong and steady, lasting through all the ups and downs, through every good and tough time.

We’re super thankful because You’re like the anchor in life’s stormy sea, the one thing that stays the same in our always-changing world.

With great respect and wonder, we say thank you forever for always being the same, O Lord. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

6. Exulting in Steadfast Love

Oh, Eternal Father, As we go through good times and tough times, we shout out loud with happiness. Your love that stays strong and steady is the most important part of our lives.

Let our souls shout with happy songs because Your love never gives up, never wavers. Every single moment, let our hearts ring with thanks for this endless and unchanging love.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

7. Confiding in Divine Provision

Divine Provider, In our hearts, we tell You everything we need. We believe You can give us everything, and Your endless kindness means we’ll always have enough.

Help us be smart enough to ask for Your help and have faith that You’ll help us at just the right time. When we pray, let us be sure that You’ll give us everything we need.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

8. Rejoicing Amidst Earthly Flux

Steadfast Anchor, Even when things in this world change, we promise to stay loyal to You. Even if we lose what we have and things get tough, we’ll keep our hearts strong with You. We promise to be happy with You, the God who saves us.

Whether we have lots or very little, our happiness will always come from Your never-ending promises. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

9. Thankfulness for Strength and Guidance

Source of Strength, We say a big thank you with hearts full of thanks. You, Lord, are like the strong rock that keeps us steady and helps us when we’re not sure. For making our unsure paths safe and our hard times easier, we’re thankful.

Let our steps make a trail of thanks, guided by Your always-steady help. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

10. Praise for the Sacrifice of Thanks

Heavenly Father, Jesus, Your Son, shows us the biggest love by sacrificing Himself for us. Because of His kindness, we keep saying thanks like a song that keeps going up to You. Let us use our words to say how great You are and remember the big sacrifice that makes us always thankful.

In Jesus, we find the song of being saved, and our hearts sing thanks to make You look great. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

11. Embracing Generosity

Merciful Father, When we say thanks, help us be kind to others too. Let our thankfulness show in what we do, just like Your endless love. Help us be smart enough to do good things and be generous with what we have, sharing it with others.

Let these good things we do be something You like, God, showing how thankful we are. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

12. Triumphal Procession of Gratitude

Heavenly Guide, Christ, our amazing leader, shows us how to win. We’re super thankful and recognize that You specially guide us. Because of us, everyone can smell how great You are, like a sweet smell of kindness and being saved.

Let how we live show how great You are, spreading the sweet smell of Your love all around. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

13. Contemplating Victorious Truth

Redeeming Savior, When we think about Jesus and how He won, it’s like being under a big shadow. Because of Him, everyone can smell how great You are, and it changes their hearts and lives.

While we think about this amazing truth, let how we live show how great You are, like a bright and amazing smell all around us. Let what we say and do show how much Jesus won for us and how great You are. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

14. Joyful Anthem to the Rock of Salvation

Oh, Mighty Rock, We sing really happy songs to make Your name super big. In the middle of everyone saying thanks, our voices shout with happiness.

We come to You feeling thankful, singing happy songs that can be heard up in the sky. You, who save us and keep us safe, deserve the biggest cheers. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

15. The Greatness of Our God

Oh, Mighty and Magnificent One, You are the great God, supreme above all gods, sovereign over the expanse of creation. In Your hands lie the unfathomable depths of the earth, and the lofty peaks of the mountains are but a testament to Your grandeur.

The seas and the dry land, all fashioned by Your hands, bear witness to Your divine craftsmanship. We come before You, bowing in reverence, acknowledging You as our Creator and King. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

16. Worship and Thanksgiving

Lord of All, In humble adoration, we kneel before Your Majesty. Our hearts overflow with gratitude as we confess that giving thanks and singing praises to Your name are acts of divine goodness.

With reverence, we declare that it is good to lift our voices in songs of praise, for Your steadfast love endures from dawn till dusk, from morning light to the veils of night. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

17. Gladness in His Works

Gracious Artisan, Because of the amazing things You made, our hearts feel happy. The beautiful things You created make us sing really happy songs, and we feel super excited inside.

Everything You made is so awesome that it makes us want to say how great You are because You made such incredible things exist. We’re so happy and sing songs to celebrate how amazing Your creation is. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

18. Thanksgiving and Invocation

Magnificent Creator, Right now, we use our voices to talk to You and say thanks. Our hearts are full of thanks for Your endless love and never-ending kindness.

Let everyone think You’re great as we say thanks and ask to be close to You. Oh, Lord, as we talk to You, say sorry, and sing happy songs of thanks, let our hearts feel calm and our spirits feel super connected to You. Amen.

19. Affirmation of Responsibility

Heavenly Father, You’re super amazing, and I’m in awe of everything You do. My heart is bursting with thanks, and I promise to tell everyone about how good, kind, and loving You are. You’ve given me the special job of telling people about all the awesome things You do.

Please show me, Lord, who I should talk to. Help me see who’s ready to hear about You, and make me brave enough to share Your amazing stories. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I offer this prayer of gratitude. Amen.

20. Thankfulness for God’s Goodness

Gracious and Merciful Father, As I bow before Your throne of grace, I am overwhelmed by the goodness You’ve poured into my life. Words falter in expressing the depth of my gratitude.

Yet, I thank You, for Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Your Spirit, a gentle guide, leads my heart in the dance of gratitude.

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the immeasurable goodness You continually bestow upon me. May my life be a living testimony to Your boundless love. Amen.

21. Gratitude for Blessings

Oh, Magnificent Provider, When we come together feeling thankful, we see all the many great things that make our lives awesome.

We’re super thankful for yummy food that keeps us strong and amazing friends who make our hearts happy. This special holiday makes us even more thankful for all the great stuff You give us. Amen.

22. Thanksgiving Day Reflection

Divine Bestower of Blessings, Today, on this special Thanksgiving day, we’re super aware of all the great stuff around us. We see all the amazing things You give us, especially in our family.

Every laugh we share and all the times we’re together make us see how You bring us happiness and make us all feel close. Amen.

23. Thankfulness for Protection

Guardian of Our Lives, No matter how things change, You always take care of us and never stop watching over us.

Because You’re always looking out for us, we don’t feel scared, and Your being with us is like a super strong castle. We’re thankful for another year with You looking after us, and we don’t feel worried at all. Amen.

24. Gratefulness for Creation

Master Artist of the Universe, Our hearts are full of thanks for this incredible planet we call home. We’re thankful for the huge blue sky, the sun that keeps us warm, the wide-open sea, and the calm waves.

The strong mountains and the always-moving winds, the big trees, and even the little grass we walk on—all show how amazingly creative You are. Amen.

25. Thanking for Senses

Divine Bestower of Gifts, We’re thankful for all the cool things we can experience with our senses.

The happy songs of birds, the beautiful colors in fields during summer, the yummy taste of autumn fruits, the cold feeling of winter, and the soft sounds of spring—all show how amazingly creative You are.

We’re so amazed and thankful for everything in this world, whether we can see it or not, understand it or not. Amen.

26. Gratitude for God’s Watchful Care

Omnipotent and Eternal God, Knowing You’re always with us and taking care of us makes me super thankful today. I feel so grateful for how kind You are and how much love and help You give us all the time.

It makes me feel humble to know You’re always looking after us, Your kids, with so much love. Amen.

27. Thankfulness for Healing and Salvation

Divine Healer, My heart overflows with gratitude for Your healing touch and the abundance of blessings You’ve bestowed upon me.

Above all, I am thankful for the promise of salvation, graciously offered through Your Son, our Lord. Through Him, I find solace in the assurance that in completion, sickness and pain shall cease.
In His name, I offer this prayer of thanksgiving. Amen.

28. Praying in His Name

Everlasting Father, As I lift my voice in gratitude and hope, I pray in the name of Your Son, our Savior. May His divine grace and redemptive promise continue to guide our hearts, bringing an end to suffering and ushering in eternal peace. Amen.

29. Thankfulness for Nature’s Beauty

Father of Creation, I’m thankful for all the pretty flowers and soft grass that make our world so nice. When birds sing and bees buzz, it makes me feel calm and really happy.

For every amazing thing in nature that we can see and hear, I’m saying a big thank you to You, our heavenly Father. Amen.

30. Praise for Nature’s Harmony

Heavenly Creator, My heart feels so thankful for the beautiful songs of birds and the peaceful buzz of bees. For all the amazing things we see and hear in nature, I’m thankful to You, our heavenly Father. Amen.

31. Appreciation for Nature’s Blues

Father of Creation, We’re grateful for the calm blue of streams reflecting the sky and the nice shade from tall trees. In these peaceful colors and safe spots, we see how amazingly creative You are and how You give us everything we need. Amen.

32. Gratefulness for Nature’s Gifts

Heavenly Father, We sing a song of thanks for the nice smell in the air and the soft touch of cool breezes. And those amazing trees covered in flowers make us sing happy songs of thanks.

Every new morning full of light shows how much You keep giving us Your never-ending kindness. Amen.

33. Acknowledgment of Blessings

Gracious Provider, For the restful shelter of the night and the rejuvenation it brings, For the invaluable blessings of health and sustenance, for the warmth of love and the companionship of friends, For every precious gift that flows from Your abundant goodness, we offer heartfelt thanks. Amen.

34. Prayers for Empathy and Compassion

O God of Compassion, Grant me the grace to remember the less fortunate when I am blessed. When my table is laden with food, reminds me of the hungry. When I am engrossed in work, reminds me of those seeking employment. Amen.

35. Remembrance and Empathy

Divine Remembrance, When I find solace in the comfort of my home, remind me of those without shelter. May my blessings not blind me to the struggles of others, But instead, ignite in me a spirit of empathy, compassion, and a drive to extend a helping hand. Amen.

36. Gratitude for Every Blessing

Oh, Generous Bestower, In the chalice of my life, overflowing with blessings, I find deep gratitude. For every drop in this cup whether bitter or sweet—my heart overflows with thanks. I am humbled by Your unceasing bounty that fills my existence. Amen.

37. Praise for Diverse Paths

Divine Guide, For the arid paths of the desert and the refreshing riverside, For every experience of Your goodness, and even for what Your grace has withheld, I offer heartfelt praise. Wherever I’ve gone, Your special help has shown me the way and made my journey what it is. Amen.

38. Thankfulness for Contrasts

Eternal Sovereign, I’m thankful for the happy times that make my days bright and even for the tough times that make me stronger. For the good things that make me happy and even for the hard things that teach me stuff, I say thanks.

Whether it’s the good things I’m waiting for in the future or the hard things I’m dealing with now, I know You’ve got a plan for it all. Amen.

39. Gratefulness for Life’s Challenges

Compassionate Protector, I’m grateful for the caring love that took care of me when I was growing up and even for the tough times that pushed me closer to Your safe hugs. Even when life got tough, Your love was always there, keeping me safe and steady. Amen.

40. Blessings Amidst Life’s Oscillations

Divine Source of Peace, I give you thanks for how life changes, sometimes there’s lots of joy and other times it’s not so joyful. But even when things change, I’m thankful for the calm feeling of peace that always sticks around. In this peaceful feeling, I find a sense of peace that comes only from You. Amen.

Conclusion

May these prayers and blessings fill your hearts with thanks. With every happy moment, let gratitude be part of every talk, laughter, and quiet thought.

It’s good to show how many good things we have, how thankful we are, and how being thankful lasts all year long.