Morning Prayer for Gratitude – Psalm 118:24
Introduction
Every morning offers us a choice: to begin in complaint or to begin in gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t require everything to be perfect—it begins with noticing that life itself is a gift. Even in difficult seasons, the simple act of saying thank youopens our hearts to God’s presence and softens our focus toward what is good.
This morning prayer invites you to start the day with thanksgiving, not because life is easy, but because God is faithful. Gratitude turns ordinary mornings into sacred ones, reminding us that every breath, every sunrise, and every moment is held in grace.
Scripture
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24 (NRSV)
Reflection
The psalmist’s words are more than cheerful optimism—they are a declaration of faith. Even when we face uncertainty, this day still belongs to the Lord. Gratitude doesn’t erase hardship, but it reframes it. When we give thanks, we shift from scarcity to abundance, from anxiety to awareness.
Starting the morning with gratitude changes how we move through the day. It helps us notice God’s gifts hidden in small moments—a kind word, the smell of coffee, sunlight through the window. Each one becomes a reminder that God is near.
When gratitude becomes our rhythm, joy quietly follows.
A Prayer for Gratitude
Loving God, thank you for the gift of this new day. {pause}
Thank you for breath in my lungs, light in the sky, and hope in my heart. {pause}
Help me to meet this day with thankfulness instead of hurry. {pause}
When worries rise, turn my focus toward your goodness. {pause}
Let gratitude shape my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for today! {pause}
Thank you for my family, my friends, and my breakfast. {pause}
Help me to be thankful for big things and small things. {pause}
Thank you for loving me every day. Amen. {pause}
