21 Days of Fasting and Prayer
Day 3: Praying with Thanksgiving | January 8
Scripture Reading | Philippians 4:6 (ESV)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
Scriptural Prayer
Praise and Worship
Heavenly Father, we worship You as the Giver of every good and perfect gift. You are our Provider, our Sustainer, and the source of our peace. We praise You for the countless blessings You have poured into our lives—blessings we do not deserve but receive through Your grace. Thank You for being a faithful God who hears us when we pray and who answers in ways that are always for our good and Your glory.
Praying God’s Will
Lord, Your will is that we come to You in prayer with hearts full of thanksgiving. Teach us to focus not only on our needs but also on Your provision, love, and faithfulness. Help us to approach You without anxiety, trusting that You care for us deeply. Let our prayers be a reflection of gratitude for all that You have done and all that You will do.
Praying the Request
Father, we bring our requests before You with hearts of gratitude. Thank You for the ways You have already provided for us, protected us, and guided us. We ask for peace to replace our worries and faith to trust in Your plan. Help us to cultivate a spirit of thanksgiving even in difficult circumstances, knowing that You are sovereign and working all things together for our good.
Praying for Forgiveness
Merciful God, we confess the times we have prayed with hearts full of complaint rather than thanksgiving. Forgive us for focusing on what we lack instead of being grateful for what we have. Forgive us for letting anxiety rule our hearts instead of trusting in Your provision. Cleanse us from ungratefulness, and renew our hearts to be filled with gratitude for Your goodness and faithfulness.
Praying for Protection
Lord, protect us from the anxiety and fear that often accompany the challenges of life. Guard our hearts and minds with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Shield us from the negativity and doubts that seek to steal our joy. Help us to dwell on Your goodness and to remain steadfast in thanksgiving, even when faced with uncertainty.
Praise and Worship
We thank You, Lord, for Your unwavering faithfulness and abundant mercy. You are the God who hears, the God who cares, and the God who provides. We praise You for Your peace that calms our anxieties and for Your love that meets our every need. May our prayers always be filled with thanksgiving, bringing glory to Your name. To You be all honor, praise, and gratitude, now and forever. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we worship You as the Giver of every good and perfect gift. You are our Provider, our Sustainer, and the source of our peace. We praise You for the countless blessings You have poured into our lives—blessings we do not deserve but receive through Your grace. Thank You for being a faithful God who hears us when we pray and who answers in ways that are always for our good and Your glory.
Praying God’s Will
Lord, Your will is that we come to You in prayer with hearts full of thanksgiving. Teach us to focus not only on our needs but also on Your provision, love, and faithfulness. Help us to approach You without anxiety, trusting that You care for us deeply. Let our prayers be a reflection of gratitude for all that You have done and all that You will do.
Praying the Request
Father, we bring our requests before You with hearts of gratitude. Thank You for the ways You have already provided for us, protected us, and guided us. We ask for peace to replace our worries and faith to trust in Your plan. Help us to cultivate a spirit of thanksgiving even in difficult circumstances, knowing that You are sovereign and working all things together for our good.
Praying for Forgiveness
Merciful God, we confess the times we have prayed with hearts full of complaint rather than thanksgiving. Forgive us for focusing on what we lack instead of being grateful for what we have. Forgive us for letting anxiety rule our hearts instead of trusting in Your provision. Cleanse us from ungratefulness, and renew our hearts to be filled with gratitude for Your goodness and faithfulness.
Praying for Protection
Lord, protect us from the anxiety and fear that often accompany the challenges of life. Guard our hearts and minds with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Shield us from the negativity and doubts that seek to steal our joy. Help us to dwell on Your goodness and to remain steadfast in thanksgiving, even when faced with uncertainty.
Praise and Worship
We thank You, Lord, for Your unwavering faithfulness and abundant mercy. You are the God who hears, the God who cares, and the God who provides. We praise You for Your peace that calms our anxieties and for Your love that meets our every need. May our prayers always be filled with thanksgiving, bringing glory to Your name. To You be all honor, praise, and gratitude, now and forever. Amen.