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​​The Lord your God in your midst

​ ​The Lord your God in your midst,  the Mighty One, will save;  He will rejoice over you with gladness,  He will quiet you with His love,  He will rejoice over you with singing.  Zephaniah 3:17 Glorious and Mighty God in heaven, you are mighty to save, your hand is over everything and your compassion for us is everlasting.  Quiet my soul, my anxieties, my worries and my fears, O Lord, embrace me with your merciful and loving arms  and let your Spirit live in me and fill my heart with joyful songs, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

Lord is the key to this treasure

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. Isaiah 33:5-6 Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you, be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress, give us wisdom and knowledge and lead us to the path of righteousness. Remind us that this world is only temporary, O God, and in you, we can have the key to treasures that will last for eternity, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

We give you thanks, and praise your glorious name

Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 Lord our God, ruler over all things, we give you thanks for all the wonderful blessing you have given us, for loving us before we were even born. We give you praise and glory and ask that you will continue to be with us always as we continue to walk in your ways and do your will, in Jesus' name we pray. Amen

Direct my footsteps according to your word

​​ T urn to me and have mercy on me,  as you always do to those who love your name.  Direct my footsteps according to your word;  let no sin rule over me.  Psalm 119:32-33   Merciful God in heaven, direct my footsteps each and every day, teach me your way that I may follow it to the end.  Turn my heart toward you and my eyes away from worthless things, teach me knowledge and good judgment.  May your unfailing love come to me, Oh Lord, may sin have no dominion over me  and may you be gracious to me according to your promises, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

Thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God

​All this is for your benefit,  so that the grace that is reaching more and more people  may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.   2 Corinthians 4:15 Thank you merciful Lord in heaven for your amazing grace and love, for the hope you have given us in your beloved Son, my Savior.  May my heart overflow with thankfulness and love for you, O God, may I be renewed day by day  that I may proclaim the Good News of your kingdom with my actions and not just words, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

​We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty

​We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. Revelation 11:17 Almighty God, I thank you for blessing me much more than I deserve, thank you for giving me the strength I need daily, for every morning I get to wake up and enjoy life and for surrounding me with your amazing love. Help me reflect on the countless blessings you have given me and not on what I believe I am missing, O Lord, walk beside me each day as I put my trust in you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Give thanks in all circumstances

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I give you thanks with great gratitude in my heart, Father God, for all of the wonderful things you have done in my life; for family, for health, for a roof over my head, for my job, for friends and most of all, for the gift of Salvation. For sending your Son to this world so that we may have the blessed hope of an eternal life with you. Amen

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 Most High God, I praise your name with all my heart, and give you thanks for all of the marvelous things you have done in my life and for all that you will still do. I know that you have a plan and a purpose for me and I trust that everything in my life will turn out as you planned it, if I only surrender my will to you. Fill me with your joy, O Lord, surround me with your shield of love, bless me, keep me safe and close to you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Thanksgiving to God

​ You will be enriched in every way so that you can be on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Corinthians 9:11-12 Thank you heavenly and merciful Father, for your surpassing grace and mercy, for all the heavenly riches and blessing that you have give me. I am thankful that you always provide for all my needs and the desires of my heart. Help me be kind and generous in all things at all times, to be a blessing to others and show my love for you in all I do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Giving thanks to God the Father for everything

Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20 Father God, I give you thanks with all of my heart for everything you have given me, for all of your love, mercy, grace and forgiveness. Fill me with your Spirit, O God, that I may walk in goodness, righteousness and truth and do what pleases you. May I reflect and be thankful for all that I have and not focus on what I don't have, may I be a blessing to others and build them up with your love, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:28-29 Thank you my loving Lord in heaven for the hope of your heavenly and everlasting kingdom that cannot be shaken; blessed is your holy name in all of the earth. Purify my heart, cleanse me from within, O God, as I diligently follow you in obedience, ready to do your will. Let me seek your grace, that I may worship you and serve you with reverence and awe, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​Enter his gates with thanksgiving

​Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5-6 I praise you, my Lord and Mighty God, with all of my heart, I give you thanks for everything you have given me, for every breath I take, for every blessing you have given me and for making me your child. You are good and you are mighty, your love endures forever! May your faithfulness continue to be with us, through all generations, O Lord, may we continue receiving your mercy and grace as we praise your name and give you honor and glory in all we do, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen​

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!  For His mercy endures forever.  Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,  Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,  And gathered out of the lands,  From the east and from the west,  From the north and from the south.  Psalm 107:1-3 Merciful and loving God in heaven, you are indeed good and your mercy endures for ever. Thank you for your loving mercy and grace, thank you  for redeeming me and making me your child.  May my heart rejoice daily in you and be grateful and  thankful  for all of your abundant blessings, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

It is God who arms me with strength

​For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. Psalm 18:31-32 Praise be to you, my God and my Savior, who is worthy of praise, who arms me with strength and turns my darkness into light. There is no one like you, O Lord, and I'm thankful to be your child. Keep my way secure and walk beside me today and help me keep my eyes on you and trust that you have me in your loving arms, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

I trust in You, O Lord

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord;I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand Psalm 31:14-15 Lord, you are my rock and my fortress, you are my strength and my redeemer and I am thankful for the privilege you have given us to come to you with all of our troubles, burdens and fears. I trust in you, O God, I know that everything is in your hands and you are always in control. Deliver me in your righteousness, lead me and guide me as I give you control of my life, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

​Always giving thanks to God the Father

​ Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Ephesians 5:20 Gracious Father in heaven, you are full of righteousness and holiness, you are merciful and mighty  and I thank you with all of my heart for every blessing you have poured out on me.  I want to be filled with your Spirit and do your will, O Lord. Help me be humble and gentle, be content with what I have, to have a grateful and thankful heart and be completely yours, I pray in the name of your Son and my Lord Jesus.  Amen

Present your requests to God.

​ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 Thank you, Father God, for your promises, thank you for the peace that only you can give, peace this world could never understand. Help me remember, O Lord, not to be anxious about anything, but trust that you are already at work in my life, to rejoice and be thankful for all that I have, all that you have done for me and all that you will still do for me, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.

Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.  You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;  you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.  My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;  a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.  Psalm 51:15-17  Loving Father in heaven, you are always close to the brokenhearted, have mercy on me according to your unfailing love;  according to your great compassion, wash away all my sins and keep me humble in your sight, O Lord.  May you fill my heart with your peace as I humbly surrender my heart and will to you, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen

His mercies begin afresh each morning

The faithful love of the Lord never ends His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 Faithful Lord in heaven, great is your faithfulness, your mercies never cease, I thank you because your Word is full of hope, tenderness, compassion and love. I know that I stumble and fall because I am not perfect, but I'm thankful that your loving mercy and grace begin fresh each morning. May I walk refreshed with your Spirit, O God, full of hope and joy as I keep faithfully trusting and loving you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Giving thanks to God the Father

​ And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,  do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,  giving thanks to God the Father through him.  Colossians 3:17 Father God, help me remember to be  thankful  in every situation and to remember that whatever I do  I should do it as if I am doing it for you, to bring you honor and glory.  May my actions reflect the love I have for you and may my heart belong fully to you, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen