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Thanksgiving is a time to express our gratitude for the blessings and challenges that we have experienced throughout the year. It is also a time to gather with our loved ones and share a meal, a conversation, and a prayer.

A Thanksgiving opening prayer is a way to acknowledge God’s presence and grace in our lives, and to invite Him to bless our food, our fellowship, and our future. In this article, we will explore some examples of Thanksgiving opening prayers that you can use or adapt for your own family or community celebration.

Thanksgiving Opening Prayer

Gracious God,

We gather today to celebrate your goodness and your blessings in our lives.
We thank you for the food we are about to share, the family and friends who surround us, and the love that binds us together.
We thank you for the beauty of your creation, the gift of your grace, and the hope of your promises.
We thank you for the freedom we enjoy, the opportunities we have, and the challenges we faace.
We thank you for this special day of Thanksgiving, when we can pause and reflect on all that you have done for us.

We ask you to bless this meal and those who prepared it.
We ask you to bless our conversation and our fellowship.
We ask you to bless our nation and our world with peace and justice.
We ask you to bless us with grateful hearts and generous spirits.

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

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Eternal and omnipotent God,

As we gather here today to give thanks for the blessings that you have bestowed upon us, we come before you with humility and gratitude in our hearts. We are grateful for the bounty of your creation, for the love and support of our families and friends, and for the countless opportunities that you have given us to experience the fullness of life.

We also give thanks for the challenges and struggles that have helped to shape us, for the trials that have strengthened our faith and our resolve, and for the grace that has carried us through even the darkest of times.

Lord, we pray that you would continue to guide and inspire us as we look to the futurre, and that you would help us to use the knowledge and skills that we have acquired to make a positive impact in the world. May we be a light to others, reflecting your love and compassion to all whom we encounter.

As we break bread and share fellowship today, we pray that you would be with us in a special way, that your presence would be tangilble and your peace would be felt in our hearts. May our time together be a reminder of the blessings that you have given us, and may we be filled with your love and grace as we move forward into the coming year.

Amen.

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Lord, we gather here today in celebration of Thanksgiving, a time when we come together to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. We are grateful for the food on our table, the roof over our heads, and the warmth of our loved ones’ embrace.

As we begin this meal, we ask for your guidance and blessings. We pray for those who are less fortunate, that they may find comfort and hope in their lives. We pray for peace and understanding between all people, that we may work together to build a better world.

We ask that you bless this food, nourishing our bodies and souls. May it give us the strength and energy we need to do your work in the world. And may we always remember to be grateful for the manny gifts you have given us.

Amen.

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Dear God, as we gather together on this day of Thanksgiving, we are filled with both joy and uncertainty.

We give thanks for the blessings in our lives, but we also acknowledge the challenges and difficulties that we face. We pray for guidance as we navigate the complexities of this world, and for the strength to persevere in the face of adversity.

We ask that you bless this gathering and fill our hearts with your love and compassion. May we be a source of hope and suppport for one another, and may this Thanksgiving be a time of renewal and growth. We offer this prayer in your holy name. Amen.

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Omniscient and omnipotent Creator,

We beseech thee with supplications of gratitude and awe on this hallowed day of Thanksgiving. With bated breath and uplifted hearts, we offer our sincere thanks for the bountiful blessings that thou hast bestowed upon us.

We acknowledge thy boundless grace and mercy that have sustained us through our triumphs and tribulations, guiding us along the path of righteousness with thy infinite wisdom. We are humbled by thy divine providence, which has granted us the bounty of this day and the warmth of fellowship with our loved ones.

As we gather around this table to partake in thy abundance, we pray that thou wouldst imbue our hearts with a spirit of humility, generosity, and compassion, that we may be worthy stewards of thy gifts. May the savory aromas of this feast be a testament to thy goodness and a remminder of our duty to share our blessings with those less fortunate.

We pray that thou wouldst bless this food and sanctify our hearts, that we may be nourished in body and soul, and fortified to do thy holy will. May our hearts overflow with gratitude, and may we be ever mindful of thy loving-kindness and abounding grace.

We offer this prayer in the name of thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Morning Thanksgiving Prayers

Heavenly Father,

I thank you for this new day that you have made.
I thank you for the gift of life and the breath in my lungs.
I thank you for the opportunity to serve you and to glorify you in all that I do.
I thank you for your presence with me and your guidance for me.
I thank you for your mercy and your grace that are new every morning.

I ask you to fill me with your Holy Spirit and to empower me to live acccording to your will.
I ask you to protect me from evil and to deliver me from temptation.
I ask you to provide for my needs and to bless me with abundance.
I ask you to heal my wounds and to restore my joy.
I ask you to use me as a blessing and a witness to others.

I praise you for who you are and what you have done for me.
I praise you for your love and your faithfulness that never fail.
I praise you for your power and your majesty that are above all things.

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

Amen.

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Dear Heavenly Father,

As the morning sun rises and a new day begins, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and praise. We are thankful for the gift of life, for the beauty of creation, and for the love and support of our families and friends.

We pray for the strength and courage to face the challenges of the day ahead, and for the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. We pray for the courage to speak the truth, to act with integrity, and to serve others with kindness and compasssion.

Lord, we also pray for those who are struggling or in need today. Whether it be a friend or family member who is facing a difficult time, or someone in our community who is suffering, we ask that you would be with them in a special way. May your love and grace be felt by all who are in need, and may your peace and comfort bring them hope and healing.

As we begin this new day, we commit ourselves anew to you and to your will. Help us to be faithful and obedient, to follow your lead and to do your will in all things. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, and may we be a light to others in the world.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

As we wake up to a new day, we come before you with hearts full of thanksgiving and gratitude. We are thankful for the blessings that you have given us, for the abundance of your creation, and for the love and support of our families and friends.

We pray for the strength and courage to face the challenges of the day ahead, and for the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. We pray for the courage to speak the truth, to act with integrity, and to serve others with kindness and compassion.

Lord, we also pray for those who are struggling or in need today. Whether it be a friend or family member who is facing a difficult time, or someone in our community who is suffering, we ask that you would be with them in a special way. May your love and grace be felt by all who are in need, and may your peace and comfort bring them hope and healing.

As we begin this new day, we commit ourselves anew to you and to your will. Help us to be faithful and obedient, to follow your lead and to do your will in all things. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, and may we be a light to others in the world.

Amen.

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Dear Heavenly Father,

As we wake up to a new day, we come before you with hearts full of praise and thanksgiving. We are thankful for the gift of life, for the beauty of creation, and for the love and support of our families and friends.

We pray for the strength and coourage to face the challenges of the day ahead, and for the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. We pray for the courage to speak the truth, to act with integrity, and to serve others with kindness and compassion.

Lord, we also pray for those who are struggling or in need today. Whether it be a friend or family member who is facing a difficult time, or someone in our community who is suffering, we ask that you would be with them in a special way. May your love and grace be felt by all who are in need, and may your peace and comfort bring them hope and healing.

As we begin this new day, we commit ourselves anew to you and to your will. Help us to be faithful and obedient, to follow your lead and to do your will in all things. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, and may we be a light to others in the world.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

As we wake up to a new day, we come before you with hearts full of thanksgiving and praise. We are thankful for the blessings that you have given us, for the abundance of your creation, and for the love and support of our families and friends.

We pray for the strength and courage to face the challenges of the day ahead, and for the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. We pray for the courage to speak the truth, to act with integrity, and to serve others with kindness and compassion.

Lord, we also pray for those who are struggling or in need today. Whether it be a friend or family membber who is facing a difficult time, or someone in our community who is suffering, we ask that you would be with them in a special way. May your love and grace be felt by all who are in need, and may your peace and comfort bring them hope and healing.

As we begin this new day, we commit ourselves anew to you and to your will. Help us to be faithful and obedient, to follow your lead and to do your will in all things. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, and may we be a light to others in the world.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

As we wake up to a new day, we come before you with hearts full of thanksgiving and praise. We are thankful for the gift of life, for the beauty of creation, and for the love and support of our families and friends.

We pray for the strength and courage to face the challengges of the day ahead, and for the wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. We pray for the courage to speak the truth, to act with integrity, and to serve others with kindness and compassion.

Lord, we also pray for those who are struggling or in need today. Whether it be a friend or family member who is facing a difficult time, or someone in our community who is suffering, we ask that you would be with them in a special way. May your love and grace be felt by all who are in need, and may your peace and comfort bring them hope and healing.

As we begin this new day, we commit ourselves anew to you and to your will. Help us to be faithful and obedient, to follow your lead and to do your will in all things. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace, and may we be a light to others in the world.

Amen.