Prayer for the Day: Gratitude in All Things – Colossians 3:17
Introduction
Gratitude has a way of changing how we see the world. It takes what feels ordinary and reveals the grace hiding inside it. Even on hard days, thanksgiving turns our attention from what we lack to the love that sustains us. At midday, when the hours blur together, a prayer of gratitude can bring clarity and calm.
This prayer is for those who want to live with open hands and thankful hearts. Gratitude doesn’t deny pain—it helps us recognize beauty even in the midst of it.
Scripture
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
— Colossians 3:17 (NRSV)
Reflection
Paul’s encouragement to the Colossians is simple but profound: Whatever you do, give thanks. Gratitude isn’t limited to the big moments—it weaves through the daily ones. When we work, speak, rest, or serve with thanksgiving, our lives begin to mirror Christ’s humility and joy.
True gratitude grows when we recognize that every breath, every kindness, every small mercy is a gift. Even challenges can become places where God’s grace surprises us. The more we practice gratitude, the more naturally it becomes the language of our hearts.
Take a quiet moment today to give thanks for something easily overlooked. Let that small act turn your thoughts toward God’s goodness that never runs out.
A Prayer for Gratitude in All Things
Gracious God, thank you for the blessings I see and the ones I don’t. {pause}
Teach me to give thanks in every moment, not just the joyful ones. {pause}
When the day feels ordinary, remind me of your extraordinary grace. {pause}
Let my words and actions bring glory to you. {pause}
May gratitude fill this day and guide my heart. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for this day and for everything good in it. {pause}
Help me to say thank you for my food, my friends, and my family. {pause}
Even when things don’t go my way, help me to be thankful. {pause}
Thank you for loving me always. Amen. {pause}
