Thanksgiving isn’t just a response—it’s an entrance. Psalm 118 reminds us that gratitude opens the gates to God’s presence and through Jesus, the true cornerstone, we walk boldly into the courts of our Father. This prayer is a declaration of that truth: we give thanks not just for what God has done, but because His love endures forever, and He has made a way for us to live fully in His presence.

If this resonates with your heart, share this page with someone who needs a reminder of God’s goodness. Let’s be people who don’t hold back our gratitude, who welcome God’s refining presence, and who daily walk through the gates with thanksgiving. The Father is waiting; His presence is the prize.

Prayer

Father, just as You’ve called Israel to give You thanksgiving, You’ve called all Your people to offer You thanksgiving as well! Why wouldn’t we thank You? You answer our prayers, set us free, and surround us with Your abiding presence. Day to day You’re our helper. You provide victory in times of trouble. You’re a thousand times better than all the other alternatives that I can put my trust in. When You’re in our corner, impossible odds are possible! I will give thanks to You! I will proclaim Your love! I will speak of Your mighty deeds! Thanksgiving is the gateway into Your manifest presence! I’m committed to expressing my gratitude because I long to live in Your presence. As I enter Your presence You will chasten me, making me holy. You’re not angry with me. You desire what is best for me. I don’t scorn Your discipline; I accept it because I’m Your son/daughter (Hebrews 12:5-8). I long to be holy! Thank You for sending Jesus the Messiah! He is the gate. He was rejected by Israel, but I will walk through the gateway offering my praise. I commit to give You thanks through the person of Jesus, because Your Son made the way. It’s in His name I pray, amen.

Psalm 118:1-24

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.” When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; He brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them down. I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.

Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. The Lord has chastened me severely, but He has not given me over to death. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter. I will give You thanks, for You answered me; You have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless You. The Lord is God, and He has made His light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, and I will exalt You.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

 

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Here are some more prayers…

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING TO GOD

A PRAYER OF WORSHIP AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE PLAN OF SALVATION

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR ETERNAL LIFE

A PRAYER FOR A CLEAR MORAL COMPASS

A PRAYER FOR SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE

 

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