8 Things to Thank God for Daily

1.Our Savior. Jesus died for our sins! This was no small sacrifice, and one that we should be thanking Him for daily. Not only did Jesus endure the cross, with the pain and humiliation that was associated with that, but God the Father gave His one and only Son, knowing what He would endure. I can’t think of anything more important than this to thank Him for on a daily basis. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of your Son, and for His sacrifice for even me.

2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

2. God’s Word. God’s Word is our guide for every aspect of life, and what a beautiful gift He has given us in His Word. We read it to learn what His will is for us, and how we can develop a closer relationship with Him. Rev. Cody Wallace remarks, “It’s not until we read our Bibles and digest the truth of God’s Word that our faith truly comes alive.” Let us not take for granted this blessing to hear from the Lord Himself in His Word. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of your Word, how it is personal to me, and for the ability to hear what you have to say to me.

Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

3. The Holy Spirit. When God ascended into heaven, He didn’t leave us empty-handed. He gave us a helper to be within us and to guide us into making choices that are pleasing to Him. The Holy Spirit is our intercessor and middle-man, bridging the gap between us and the Father. Thank you, Father, for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who is always with us and ready to help us with His power, if only we ask.

Romans 8:26: “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

4. Fresh Starts. I don’t know about you, but I make a LOT of mistakes. What a relief to know that God is always ready and willing to forgive me when I ask, and that each day is a new opportunity to make better choices that are pleasing to Him, and that will lead others to Him. When we ask for His forgiveness, He does so immediately and chooses not to remember our sins. Psalm 103:12 says, “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” What a gift! Thank you, Father, that your compassions are never failing, and that you are always ready and willing to forgive me. 

Lamentations 3:22-23: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

5. His Faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is one of the things I find most wonderful about Him. As humans, we fail one another. We will fail those around us (and they will fail us), but with God, He is always faithful and will never fail me. I just can’t thank Him enough for his steadfastness. No matter what is going on in my life, or around the world, He never changes, and that is something to depend on. Thank you, Father, for never changing, and for your faithfulness to me and my family; help me to appreciate this more and more each day.

Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

6. His Gifts. God has given us so many gifts and things to be thankful for. He has always, and will always, provide for me and my family, and for that He deserves my daily thanks. I encourage you to spend some each day “counting your blessings” because they are ALL from Him. Thank you, Father, for every gift you have given me; I know it all comes from you, and I pray that you will help me to use the gifts You’ve given me to bring honor and glory back to You each day.

James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

7. His Peace. As a parent, peace can be hard to come by; however, God promises us peace, and that is something we should always be thanking Him for. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” Thank Him today for His peace that transcends all understanding, that is not only promised to us, but is within our reach if only we should ask. Thank you, Father, for your peace that only You can give me; may I use this peace in every interaction I have, today and every day.

Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

8. Our Children. We can’t close out this Thankfulness List without thanking Him for our children! They truly are a gift from the Lord. When you are thanking Him daily for your children, I find it helps if you are specific in what you are thankful for. By being specific, the things you're thankful for begin to outweigh the things that frustrate you. Take some time today to think of at least 3 things you are thankful for for each of your children. Thank you, Father, for my children and for what makes them each unique and special; they are a gift from you, and I thank you for blessing me with them.

Psalm 127:3: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”