Thanksgiving Prayer

Lord God, we bless You
and are filled with gratitude
for the numerous gifts,
the Countless Blessings,
that come to us from You.

Your blessings come in times of joy,
in times of victory, in success and honor,
and they come as well in times of pain and sorrow,
in sickness and defeat.
Your blessings come always as Life.

We take pleasure in the Fruit of Your Creation,
in the earthen blessings
of fish and bird, tree and flower,
each the Harvest of Your Divine Heart.

We take delight in our eyes,
in our ears, arms and legs,
We find joy in holidays and vacations,
and in our work as well.
We thank You, Lord of Gifts,
for friendships, family and fun.
In winning and in losing—
in being last as well as first—
we take relish in the challenge and adventure
of Your Great Gift of Life.
Lord, we thank You for all the gifts
that flow fully, day and night,
into our lives.

Today, with full hearts,
in the company of Jesus, Mary,
and of all Your Saints,
we bless You for all the good that has come to us.

Blessed are You, Lord our God,
who in the richness of Your Divine Love,
blesses us with good things.

Amen

-from Prayers for a Domestic Church
by Edward Hays

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!