For most people, prayers are associated with requests and begging. “Pray for him,” “pray for it to pass. It is in this context that the appeal to God is usually used. However, prayers are not just asking. After all, they can also convey gratitude, both on occasion and without it. Often a person does not appreciate what he has and thanksgiving prayers are one of the best ways to remind ourselves how many blessings we have in life. Start the day with thanksgiving to the Lord for the Goods sent to you, for the great gift – health, for children and happiness. Even if you feel like something is missing in your life, the best way to multiply the blessings is to give thanks for what you already have.
If you make it a habit to thank God for everything that happens in your life, for everything that comes and goes from you, you will definitely change your life for the better. After all, good begets good. Learn to appreciate all that you have, perceive failures as opportunities and give thanks for them. When you look at the world with gratitude, the world will respond in kind. You will find opportunities where others see only problems. In the end, thanksgiving prayers are a great way to cleanse yourself of negativity.
- Thanksgiving for every good deed of God
- Prayer of thanksgiving upon receiving the requested
- Thanksgiving for God’s help in danger and preservation from harm
- Prayers of thanksgiving when the Lord vouchsafes any earthly blessings
- Thanksgiving for the love of God and prayer for the increase of love for God
- Prayer of thanksgiving to the Most Holy Theotokos
- Thanksgiving prayer for healing from illness, St. John of Kronstadt
- Thanksgiving prayer to Matrona of Moscow
It is advisable to read these prayers every day. You can do it out loud or to yourself – it’s just a matter of convenience. It is best to do this in front of the icons, but if this is not possible, then there is no need for this. The main thing is your sincere message from the bottom of your heart. Thank God for good and bad, because everything that happens in our life is a lesson. Learning to be grateful for everything that comes means finding peace that does not depend on external circumstances.