Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Finding Inspiration in the Scripture: Gratitude and Thanksgiving (Prompts)

You can use these prompts to help you explore Gratitude and Thanksgiving.

Pick one, then write the question.  Think about the answer.  Read then write the verse in your journal.  Write your answer to the question in your journal.

You can end by writing a pray for the verse.



1 - What are you most grateful for today? - Psalm 118:1

2 - Who are the people in your life that you are most thankful for? - Philippians 1:3-4

3 - What is one thing that you often take for granted, but are thankful for when you think about it? - James 1:17

4 - How has God shown his faithfulness to you in the past? - Psalm 100:5

5 - What is a challenge that you faced recently, and how did God help you through it? - Psalm 34:17-18

6 - What are some ways that you can serve others as a form of thanksgiving? - Hebrews 13:16

7 - What is one way that God has blessed you this week? - Psalm 68:19

8 - What is something that you've learned recently that you're grateful for? - Proverbs 2:6

9 - Who is someone that has made a positive impact on your life, and why are you thankful for them? - Colossians 3:15-17

10 - How has your relationship with God grown in the past year? - Psalm 34:8

11 - What is something about yourself that you're grateful for? - Psalm 139:14

12 - What is something in nature that you find beautiful and are thankful for? - Psalm 19:1

13 - How has God provided for you financially in the past? - Philippians 4:19

14 - What is a talent or skill that you have that you're grateful for? - 1 Peter 4:10

15 - What is something that made you smile or laugh today? - Proverbs 17:22

16 - How has God shown you his love in the past week? - Romans 5:8

17 - What is something that you've accomplished recently that you're proud of? - Galatians 6:4

18 - Who is someone that has forgiven you in the past, and how has that impacted your life? - Colossians 3:13

19 - What is something that you're looking forward to in the future, and how are you thankful for it now? - Jeremiah 29:11

20 - What is something that you've learned from a difficult situation in your life? - Romans 8:28

21 - Who is someone that you admire, and why are you thankful for them? - Philippians 2:3-4

22 - What is something that you've received as a gift that you're thankful for? - James 1:17

23 - How has God healed you in the past, either physically or emotionally? - Psalm 103:2-3

24 - Who is someone that you can rely on when you're going through a difficult time? - Proverbs 18:24

25 - What is something that you've experienced recently that you're thankful for, even if it was difficult at the time? - 2 Corinthians 12:9

26 - How has God provided you with peace in the midst of a stressful situation? - Isaiah 26:3

27 - What is something that you're looking forward to in the coming months, and how are you thankful for it now? - Philippians 4:6

28 - Who is someone that has encouraged you recently, and how are you thankful for them? - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

29 - What is something that you've achieved that you once thought was impossible? - Matthew 19:26

30 - How has God shown you his grace in the past, even when you didn't deserve it? - Ephesians 2:8-9

31 - What is a memory from your childhood that you're thankful for? - Psalm 78:4

32 - Who is someone that has mentored or taught you in the past, and how are you thankful for them? - Proverbs 9:9

33 - What is something that you're looking forward to in the next year, and how are you thankful for it now? - Psalm 118:24

34 - How has God protected you in the past, either physically or emotionally? - Psalm 91:4

35 - Who is someone that has made a sacrifice for you in the past, and how are you thankful for them? - John 15:13

36 - What is something that you've learned from a mistake or failure in the past? - Proverbs 24:16

37 - How has God given you strength in the past, either physically or emotionally? - Isaiah 40:29

38 - What is something that you've experienced recently that has given you a new perspective on life? - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

39 - Who is someone that has shown you kindness recently, and how are you thankful for them? - Colossians 3:12

40 - What is something that you've experienced recently that you're grateful for, even if it was unexpected? - Psalm 23:6

41 - How has God shown you his patience in the past, even when you were slow to learn or grow? - 2 Peter 3:9

42 - Who is someone that has supported you in the past, and how are you thankful for them? - Galatians 6:2

43 - What is something that you're looking forward to in the next five years, and how are you thankful for it now? - Philippians 1:6

44 - How has God answered a prayer of yours in the past, even if it was different than what you expected? - Psalm 34:4

45 - Who is someone that has celebrated your successes with you, and how are you thankful for them? - Romans 12:15

46 - What is something that you've experienced recently that has given you hope for the future? - Hebrews 6:19

47 - How has God shown you his mercy in the past, even when you deserved punishment? - Lamentations 3:22-23

48 - Who is someone that has challenged you to grow and improve, and how are you thankful for them? - Proverbs 27:17

49 - What is something that you've experienced recently that has given you a sense of wonder or awe? - Psalm 8:3-4

50 - How has God shown you his love through the people in your life? - 1 John 4:12