Prayer Starter - Sunday, November 9, 2025 "Thanksgiving Worship"

 


Good Morning,

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” — Psalm 100:4 (NIV)

Psalm 100 is one of the most joyful passages in all of Scripture. It’s a call to worship that reminds us who God is — our Creator, Shepherd, and Savior — and who we are — His people, the sheep of His pasture.

When the psalmist says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving,” it paints the picture of people coming into the temple to worship God with glad hearts. Thanksgiving isn’t just a polite gesture; it’s the key that opens the gate to God’s presence.

Gratitude shifts our focus from ourselves to God. It reminds us that every breath, every blessing, and every moment of grace comes from His hand. When we approach Him with thankful hearts, we come not as consumers of blessings, but as children who delight in the Giver.

Thanksgiving also prepares our hearts for praise. When we remember all that God has done — His faithfulness in the past, His mercy in the present, and His promises for the future — joy naturally rises within us. Worship then becomes a celebration of who God is, not just what He gives.

Whether we’re gathered with family around a Thanksgiving table or standing quietly in prayer, Psalm 100 invites us to step into God’s presence with songs of gratitude. Joy grows where thankfulness lives.

Father,

I come before You with a thankful heart. Thank You for Your steadfast love that never changes and for Your faithfulness that reaches to every generation.

Help me to remember that gratitude opens the door to Your presence. Teach me to enter each day — not with worry or complaint — but with thanksgiving and praise.

May my life overflow with joy that comes from knowing You. Let my words, my worship, and my daily choices reflect a heart that truly gives thanks.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

***

Lord, Lead me to one soul today

Prayer Requests  - Click Here for Latest Prayer List Submitted by You

Text Prayer Requests to: 979 - 800 - 3415

Home Page - See All Prayer Starters



Popular posts from this blog

Prayer Starter Monday 4-7-25

Image
Today's Prayer Starter Good morning! As we begin this five day journey of praying specifically to build our relationship with God, let's start with a prayer of adoration. In Psalm 8 , David prays a prayer of adoration.  "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, You have established strength because of yor foes, to still the enemy and the avenger." You can read the entire Psalm, but this morning use David's prayer to help you tell God why you believe His name is majestic in all the earth.  Try it! Still need some help.  Here is my morning adoration prayer to God: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!  You have given me a good night's rest, good health, and a desire to spread the love of Jesus today.  Walk with me O Lord and let your light shine from me today!
Read more

Prayer Starter - Thursday, June 26, 2025 Pray for a Helicopter

Image
Good Morning, I hope you won't be offended, but I want to share an old joke with you that drives home an important point regarding what the Bible tells us about prayer and trusting in God. A religious man was trapped on the roof of his house during a bad flood. He prayed to God to save him. Before the waters were too high, a neighbor drove by and offered to take him in his truck before the water rose. He declined the offer and said "God will save me."  As the water rose, vehicles could no longer drive by and a Fire & Rescue crew came by in a boat. Again, an offer for rescue and again, the religious man said, he would wait upon the Lord.  Finally the water is destroying the house and it is near the lower levels of the roof. Another rescue attempt this time by helicopter, offers to whisk him away to safely and he declines, relying on God to save him, only to die in the great storm. In heaven, the man confronts God and says, "Why didn't You save me?" To whi...
Read more

Prayer Starter - Friday, August 29, 2025 "Friday Night Lights"

Image
It's Friday - Game Day.  Friday Night Lights For many of us, Friday night lights bring back memories of gathering with family and friends at the local football field. The lights shining against the night sky signaled more than just a game—it was a place of community, excitement, and hope. In life, we also walk through nights that feel dark. The worries of health, family, or the unknown can weigh heavily. But just as stadium lights brighten the field, the light of Christ shines into our lives. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” ( John 8:12 ). Dear Heavenly Father, many of us are long past the days of Friday night lights; others of us, have a game tonight. Be with us as we are a community - we are family. Be with our students and keep them safe on the field and off. For the rest of us, probably happy those days are behind us, help us to remember Your Son Jesus, is the light of this world. Satan...
Read more