A Prayer about Preparing for Thanksgiving

Lord God,

As we prepare in America for Thanksgiving Day, 

I am reminded that for Christians, 

every day should be “Thanksgiving Day.” 

When we insert the Greek words for the English, 

we see the meaning more clearly:

Charis increases eucharisteo. 

Charis, that is, “grace,” 

increases eucharisteo, that is, “happy-grace,” or “gratitude.”

Grace increases gratitude.

Even now as we pray, may we remember the many ways you have shown us your grace—Throughout our lives…

[Name some ways you have seen his grace in your lifetime]

Throughout this year…

[Name some ways you have seen God’s grace this year]

Throughout this past month

[Name some ways you have seen God’s grace this month].

May our hearts overflow with gratitude for all of your many gifts, 

and may the world see your glory!

In Jesus’ gracious name. Amen. 

Read 2 Corinthians 4:13-18.

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