Scriptures and Prayers for Thanksgiving Week
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Thanksgiving is more than a holiday — it’s an opportunity to slow down, remember God’s goodness, and give thanks for His faithfulness in every season.
Whether this year has been full of blessings or challenges, we can always find reasons to give thanks. Gratitude recenters our hearts on who God is — faithful, generous, and kind — and reminds us that His grace is constant even when life feels uncertain.
Here are several Scriptures and short prayers to guide your heart throughout Thanksgiving Week. You can pray them each morning, around the table with loved ones, or write them in your Seek First Journal as part of your personal reflection.
1. Give Thanks in All Circumstances
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being present in every circumstance — the joyful and the hard. Help me to find gratitude even in the waiting, trusting that You are working all things for my good.
2. Remember the Giver of Every Good Gift
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
— James 1:17 (NIV)
Prayer:
Father, everything I have is a gift from You. Thank You for Your constant provision, for daily bread and unexpected blessings. Help me to see Your goodness in the simple, ordinary moments of life.
3. Enter His Presence with Gratitude
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”
— Psalm 100:4 (ESV)
Prayer:
God, I enter this week with a thankful heart. I praise You for who You are — good, faithful, and loving. Teach me to worship You not just for what You give, but for who You are.
4. Be Still and Reflect on His Faithfulness
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
— Psalm 126:3 (NIV)
Prayer:
Lord, as I look back, I see Your fingerprints all over my life. You have carried me, comforted me, and blessed me beyond what I deserve. Thank You for being faithful through every season.
5. Offer Thanks and Generosity
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)
Prayer:
Thank You, Lord, for blessing me so that I can bless others. Make me generous in spirit and quick to share what I have — my time, my words, and my resources — as an act of gratitude to You.
6. Remember God’s Peace in All Things
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
— Colossians 3:15 (ESV)
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for the gift of Your peace. When anxiety rises, help me to pause, breathe, and remember that You are near. Let gratitude calm my heart and draw me back to You.
7. Praise God for His Unfailing Love
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
— Psalm 107:1 (NLT)
Prayer:
Lord, Your love never fails. Thank You for loving me completely and unconditionally. As I gather with family and friends, help me reflect Your love to everyone around me.
Reflecting This Thanksgiving Week
As you move through Thanksgiving week make sure to take time to pause with the Lord. Let gratitude rise up from a quiet place of awareness: He is with you, providing, sustaining, and guiding you.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”
— Psalm 103:2 (ESV)
A Thanksgiving Reflection Challenge
Each day this week, write down:
- One thing you’re grateful for.
- One way you’ve seen God’s faithfulness this year.
- One person you can bless with encouragement, prayer, or generosity.
Keep these reflections in your Seek First Journal — a space designed to help you notice God’s goodness and keep your heart centered on Him throughout the year.
🌿 Go Deeper This Thanksgiving
If you’d like a space to record prayers, Scriptures, and daily reflections this holiday season, order the Seek First Journal — a beautiful way to stay rooted in gratitude and peace long after Thanksgiving has passed.