I'll start my prayers with thanks today.

A Bible affirmation for gratitude, rooted in Psalm 100:4.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 100:4 · BSB

Reflection

Psalm 100 was sung by worshipers coming into the temple. Thanksgiving was the gate, the way in. Starting with thanks changes the posture of every prayer that follows.

A prayer

Lord, before I ask for anything, thank You. Thank You for who You are and what You've done.

More verses for gratitude

Even in the middle of this, I can find something to thank God for. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God is good, and His love for me doesn't run out. Psalm 107:1 Dishes, emails, school runs. I can do all of it with thanks. Colossians 3:17 I won't forget what God has done for me. Psalm 103:2-5 What God has given me can't be shaken. Hebrews 12:28 Every good thing in my life came from God's hand. James 1:17 I'll thank God with my whole heart and remember what He's done. Psalm 9:1 God's greatest gift to me is too big for words. 2 Corinthians 9:15 Rooted in Christ, I can overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 I want to be the one who comes back to say thank you. Luke 17:15-16 God is my strength, and my heart answers with thanks. Psalm 28:7

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