Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithful work in our lives and among the American people. Every good and perfect gift comes from You: daily bread, family and friendship, strength for work, freedom to worship, communities of care, and the mercy that sustains us through every season. As Your Word says, teach us to “give thanks in all circumstances” and to remember that Your steadfast love endures forever.
Forgive us for taking Your gifts for granted, for trusting ourselves more than You, and for allowing division, pride, bitterness, or indifference to rule our hearts. Give America humble and grateful hearts. Renew our families, churches, schools, neighborhoods, and civic institutions. Grant wisdom and integrity to those who lead, courage and protection to those who serve, and compassion to all who care for the vulnerable.
Help us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. Where there is hurt, bring healing; where there is fear, bring peace; where there is discouragement, bring hope. May Your good work continue in us, and may our gratitude become generous service to one another. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 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 3:15-17 NIV
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor.”
— George Washington Thanksgiving Proclamation October 3, 1789
Hold Fast, Spread the Word and God Save the Republic.
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