Thanksgiving
Before we get started in any type of deliverance or prayer, we want to come before God and thank Him for all that He has done for us.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100: 4 NKJV
Things to be thankful for:
- The chance to be saved by grace through Jesus Christ
- The unmatched love of Jesus Christ
- God forgiving my sins
- Holy Spirit dwelling on the inside of me
- The mercy and grace of God
- The Word of God
- Being able to pray at anytime and any place
- Having relationship with God
- Eternal life with Jesus Christ
- Having faith
- your parents
- siblings, cousins,
- children
- grandchildren
- Godly friends
- Church home
- your Church family
- your mentors
- ability to love others
- health
- a heart that beats
- breath in your lungs
- vision in your eyes
- ability to hear
- sound mind
- healing from illness
- rest
- sleep
- being able to feel emotions
- protection from unseen dangers
- clean water
- electricity
- hot water for showers and cleaning
- food in the home
- clothes to wear
- comfortable bed
- transportation
- source of income
- ability to work
- financial provision
- when God provided in tough times
- sunrises
- sunsets
- the ocean
- mountains
- nature
- flowers
- new season
- sounds of birds chirping
- rain that helps the ecosystem flourish
- fresh air
- animals
- second chances in life
- ability to learn
- ability to worship freely
- knowledge
- wisdom
- understanding
- being able to serve
- new beginnings
- lessons from hard times
- being able to dream again
- joy
- peave
- happiness
- laughter
- love
- music
- being able to give to those in need
- hugs
- affection
- big achievements
- small acheivements
- the sunshine keeping you warm
- heating system on the cold, winter days
- good memories
- productivity
- guidance from the Lord
- protection from danger
- wisdom from the Lord
- hope
- overcoming fear
- being a son/daughter of God
- the smell of fresh rain
- that God is in control
- an interesting book or movie
- Kindness from strangers
- traveling safely
- ability to travel
- children laughing
- experiencing the beauty of different cultures
- coming home to a clean space
- His plans for your future (Jeremiah 29:11)
- That He works all things for good (Romans 8:28)
- That He will never leave you (Hebrews 13:5)
- That His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)
- That He is our provider (Philippians 4:19)
- That He gives peace beyond understanding (Philippians 4:7)
- That He strengthens us (Isaiah 40:31)
- That nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39)
- That He is coming again (John 14:3)
- That He is always faithful (2 Timothy 2:13)
Who Is God To You?
The below list can be used as a starting point but you can add in any names that are befitting to you and your relationship with Christ:
- Father
- Way Maker
- Peace Giver
- Jehovah Jireh = Provider
- Deliverer
- Healer
- Truth Giver
- Promise Keeper
- Holy
- Provider
- Comforter
- Strong Foundation
- The Rock
- Husband -- you are His bride
- Creator of all things
- Friend
- Corrector
- You Are the Creator of all things
- Truth Giver
- Protector
- Comforter
- Joy Giver
- You Are Our Keeper
- Lord of Lord
- Yahweh Sabaoth
- Immanuel = God With Us
- You Control the Seasons
- You Are The I AM
- Conqueror
- Redeemer
- Transformer
- Passionate
- Miracle Worker
- Helper
- Wonderful
- Redeemer
- Breathtaking
- There's nobody like You
- You Are the Beginning and the End
- Your Name is Above all names
- You have the final Say
- You Are our Medicine
- We Worship You
- Worthy
- Miracle Worker
- Hallowed
- Worthy of all praise
- Magnificent
- Love
- Joy
- You Are the Finisher
- Peace
- Kindness
- Patient
- Generous
- Disciplined
- GEntle
- Humble
- You Start
- You Stop
- Consistent
- Agape love
- King of kings
- Salvation
- The One Who frees me
- The One Who sees me
- Praise
- Perfector of my faith
- Author if my faith
- Giver of good things
- Finisher
- Freedom
- Omnipresent
- Everywhere
- Creator of everything
- Trustworthy
- Pure
- Jealous over me
- Fighter for me
- Proactive
- One Who hears me
- Savior
- Comforter
- A Wonder