The Sounds of Thanksgiving: Part 8
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
The General Thanksgiving Prayer
from The 1622 Book of Common Prayer by Edward Reynolds
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we shew forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
As you can tell, this prayer was written in the old English style that was popular way back in the Puritan times of its author. But its power has not diminished all these centuries later! Turn this prayer into your own words and pray it aloud now as your Thanksgiving offering to the Lord. And then, share the blessings you’ve gathered from this devotional with someone else. Who needs to hear from you—and from Jesus—today? Download Joni’s Thanksgiving Devotional below and continue reflecting on God’s blessings.
Joni Eareckson Tada’s Thanksgiving Devotional
Prepare your heart for Jesus this Thanksgiving with Joni’s special devotional guide.
