Responsive Reading “We Stand Thankful”

by Chris V. Bridges

Reader:  In times of plenty, and in times of want

People: We stand thankful for both the blessings and challenges that You give to make us strong

Reader:  In times of the drudge of the daily grind, and in times of jubilant celebration

People:  We stand thankful for opportunities for rest and thankful for spiritual zeal

Reader:  In times of hunger, in times of thirst

People: We stand thankful for your provision to meet our needs

Reader: In times of health, in times of sickness

People:  We stand thankful for your healing, your miracles, and your ever present hand upon us.

Reader: In times of sin, selfishness, and our disobedience

People: We stand thankful You are a God who restores, forgives, and saves

Reader: In times of disagreement, disorder, unrest, or uncertainty

People:  We stand thankful that You are a God of order in the chaos, and that you never change.

Reader: In times of terror, heartbreak, or struggle

People:  We stand thankful that You will never leave us nor forsake us

Reader: In times like this, where we pause to recognize all of who You are

People: We stand thankful Reader: Let this be our Thanksgiving prayer both for this time, and always