Come Before His Presence With Thanksgiving

As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day (here in the USA), I felt it would be good to list several blessings for which we can be thankful. At times, when we are going through challenging times, it can be challenging to remember to be thankful. We often are tempted to focus on what we do not have and forget the many blessings God has promised and provided. The scripture exhorts us to be thankful in all things.

“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 

This passage does not say to be thankful for everything. It says, “in everything give thanks,” which is vastly different. In the midst of our darkest hour we can give thanks that our Heavenly Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ will be with us.

Thankfulness is our best posture for true worship and adoration.

" Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving...."Psalms 95:2

Once we begin to focus on being thankful, it changes our outcome on life. It can even rearrange our circumstances to line up to God’s perfect will for our lives. By being thankful, we turn our attention to the goodness of God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Are you ready to give thanks? Let’s go!

Thank You, Heavenly Father, Because:

1. I am saved by grace through faith, and not by my works. Ephesians 2:8-9

2. You saved me, not by works of righteousness which I have done, but according to Your mercy. Titus 3:5

3. You demonstrate Your love toward me, in that while I was still a sinner, Christ died for me. Romans 5:8

4. You loved the world so much that You sent Your Son, so that believing in Him, I will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

5. You have begotten me again to a living hope, according to Your abundant mercy. 1 Peter 1:3

Thank You, Father…

6. For the gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus my Lord. Romans 6:23

7. I am not consumed, because Your mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23

8. I am justified freely by Your grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24

9. There is no other name under heaven, besides Jesus Christ, given among men by which I must be saved. Acts 4:12

10. Because You forgive all my iniquities and heal all my diseases. Psalm 103:3

11. I can come boldly to the throne of grace, to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

12. That Christ, who knew no sin, became sin for me, that I might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21

13.That Christ was wounded for my transgressions and bruised for my iniquities; the chastisement for my peace was upon Him, and by His stripes I am healed. Isaiah 53:5

14. That Christ was offered once to bear my sins. Hebrews 9:28

15. There is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, and walking after Your Spirit. Romans 8:1

16. Because You loved me and sent Your Son to be the propitiation for my sins. 1 John 4:10

17. You saved me and called me with a holy calling, not according to my works, but according to Your own purpose and grace. 2 Timothy 1:9

18.The Lord is my strength and song, and has become my salvation. Psalm 118:14

19. In Christ I have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7

20. Jesus gives me eternal life, and I shall never perish, and no one shall snatch me out of Your hand. John 10:28

Father, I Thank You…

21. The Lord is Jehovah Rapha, my Healer. Exodus 15:26

22. You deliver me out of all my afflictions. Psalm 34:19

23. You send Your word and heal me, and deliver me from my destructions. Psalm 107:20

24. Because You deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. Psalm 91:3

25. The Lord will strengthen me on my bed of illness and sustain me in my sickness. Psalm 41:3

26. I do not need to fear, for You are with me; You will strengthen me, help me, and uphold me with Your righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

27. Because You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

28. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up. James 5:15

29. I call upon You in the day of trouble, and You deliver me. Psalm 50:15

30. Because the Lord redeems my life from destruction and crowns me with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103:4,

31. For restoring health to me and healing my wounds. Jeremiah 30:17

32. You have delivered me from so great a death and will still deliver me. 2 Corinthians 1:10

33. Your blessing is upon Your people. Psalm 3:8

34. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7

35. For delivering me from every evil work and preserving me for Your heavenly kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:18

36. For satisfying me with long life, and showing me Your salvation. Psalm 91:16

37. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. Psalm 18:2

38. The Lord is my light and my salvation and the strength of my life. Psalm 27:1

39. Jesus Himself took my infirmities and bore my sicknesses. Matthew 8:17

40. I cried out to You, and You healed me. Psalm 30:2

Thank You, Father…

41. Because You shall supply all my need according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

42. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want, for He provides everything I need. Psalm 23:1

43. You are the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy to a thousand generations. Deuteronomy 7:9

44. You are faithful, by whom I was called into the fellowship of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9

45. I have never seen the righteous forsaken, nor His descendants begging bread. Psalm 37:25

46. Because You are faithful, therefore, I hold fast the confession of my hope without wavering. Hebrews 10:23

47. I am of more value than the birds of the air. Matthew 6:26

48. Because Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches the clouds. Psalm 36:5

49. The Lord is my portion, and hope. Lamentations 3:24

50. Because You give us our food in due season. Psalm 145:15

51. You who did not spare Your own Son, but delivered Him up for me, will also freely give me all things. Romans 8:32

52. Because You are mighty and Your faithfulness surrounds You. Psalm 89:8

53. You have called me. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

54. Because You satisfy my mouth with good things, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:5

55. For Your promise to open the windows of heaven to pour out blessings where there is no room to receive it. Malachi 3:10

56. Because the Lord is faithful, who will establish me and guard me from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

57. Because I can cast all my care upon You, for You care for me. 1 Peter 5:7

58. Your faithfulness endures to all generations. Psalm 119:90

59. Because You give me my daily bread. Luke 11:3,

60. Because You have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10

 61. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

62.  When I pass through the waters, You will be with me; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow me. Isaiah 43:2

63. You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

64. I am not afraid or dismayed, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. Joshua 1:9

Father, I give You thanks because…

65. The Lord shall preserve me from all evil; He shall preserve my soul. Psalm 121:7

66. You are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

67. I am more than a conqueror through You who loved me. Romans 8:37

68. The Lord is my salvation and strength. Psalm 27:3

69. The Lord will fight for me, and I need only hold my peace. Exodus 14:14

70. Because You will never leave me nor forsake me. Deuteronomy 31:6

71. Because You give me strength, and make my way perfect. Psalm 18:32

72. Because You will give strength to Your people and bless them with peace. Psalm 29:11

73. Your grace is sufficient for me, for Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

 74. Because You are good! For Your mercy endures forever.  Psalms 107:1 

 75. You renew my strength, so I can soar like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

 76.  You, Oh God, in my midst are mighty; You will save, You will rejoice over me with gladness, and quiet me with Your love. Zephaniah 3:17

 77.  My salvation and my glory depend on You; You are the rock of my strength, and my refuge. Psalm 62:7

 78. The Lord will guide me continually and strengthen my bones. Isaiah 58:11

 79.  Jesus is with me always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20

 80. I am a new creation in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17

81. Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

82. Because Scripture was given by Your inspiration and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

83. If I lack wisdom, I can ask You, who gives liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to me. James 1:5

84. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7

85. The Word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, discerning the thoughts and intents of my heart. Hebrews 4:12

86. Because I can trust in the Lord to direct my paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

87. The entrance of Your Word gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130

88. Because the Word of Christ dwells in me richly in all wisdom. Colossians 3:16

89. For causing me to delight in the law of the Lord, so that I meditate on it day and night. Psalm 1:2

90. The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6

91. Because great peace belongs to those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165

92. Your plans are to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

93. For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God. Ephesians 1:17-18

94. Your divine power has given me everything pertaining to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3

95. Because Your written Word is for my learning, that I might have hope through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures. Romans 15:4

96. Your Word has given me life in my affliction. Psalm 119:50

97. Your Word shall not return to You void, but shall accomplish what You please. Isaiah 55:11

98. I have been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. 1 Peter 1:23 

99. I do not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from Your mouth. Matthew 4:4

100. Because You have magnified Your Word above all Your name. Psalm 138:2

Father, I give You thanks because…

101. You give the Holy Spirit to those who ask You! Luke 11:13 

102. The Holy Spirit will teach me what to say." Luke 12:12 

103. The Helper, the Holy Spirit, will teach me all things, and bring to my remembrance all things that Jesus said to me. John 14:26 

104. For the power of the Holy Spirit to be a witness of Christ. Acts 1:8 

105. When I thirsted and came to Jesus, he gave me rivers of living water flowing out of my inner being. John 7:37-38

106. The Helper, the Holy Spirit, teaches me all things, and brings to my remembrance all things that Jesus has spoken to me. John 14:26 

107. The Spirit of truth, dwells with me and in me. John 14:17 

108. Because the Spirit of truth has come, and He guides me into all truth, and tells me things to come. John 16:13 

109. I can be filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52 

110. The Spirit Himself bears witness with my spirit that I am a child of God. Romans 8:16 

111. Your Spirit helps me in my weakness and makes intercession for me with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26 

112. I have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that I might know the things that have been freely given to me by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12 

113. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. 1 Corinthians 12:7 

114. As I walk in the Spirit, I do not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 

115. By Jesus Christ I have access by one Spirit to the Father. Ephesians 2:18 

Let us be especially thankful during this season as we reflect upon the goodness of our God and Savior.

Until next time, may God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ richly bless and keep you.

James Brown CST 11/26/2025