30-Day Gratitude Prayer Challenge
Learning to pray with your kids can be a challenging thing to begin, especially if you have never done it before. November is an excellent month to begin! With it being the month of Thanksgiving, we naturally use this season to reflect on things we are grateful for. So why not create and begin a prayer practice with your kids!?
Leading your children in a 30-day gratitude prayer challenge is a meaningful way to nurture a thankful heart and mind in the whole family. To make this as easy as possible, we've created a list of prompts to inspire you to encourage your child to think of something new every day. Each day centers on a theme of gratitude, from personal blessings like health and family to broader gifts such as nature and kindness, with simple prayers to guide your reflections.
We want to hear how this challenge goes for your family, so at the end of the month, have your child bring their challenge to church to receive a congratulatory gift!
30 Days of Gratitude for Kids
Day 1: I’m thankful for my family because…
Day 2: I’m grateful for a friend who…
Day 3: I feel lucky to live in a place where…
Day 4: I’m thankful for my favorite food, which is…
Day 5: I’m glad I have a home because…
Day 6: I’m grateful for my favorite teacher because…
Day 7: I feel happy when I see (an animal, nature, etc.)…
Day 8: I’m thankful for a game or toy that makes me…
Day 9: I’m grateful for my favorite book because…
Day 10: I appreciate the chance to learn new things like…
Day 11: I feel thankful for my health because…
Day 12: I’m grateful for the talents I have, like…
Day 13: I appreciate my favorite thing to do outside, which is…
Day 14: I’m thankful for the kindness someone showed me when…
Day 15: I’m glad I have clothes to wear, especially my favorite…
Day 16: I feel grateful for something fun I did this week like…
Day 17: I’m thankful for someone who makes me laugh, like…
Day 18: I appreciate the beauty of nature, especially…
Day 19: I’m grateful for my favorite holiday, which is…
Day 20: I’m thankful for music, especially the song…
Day 21: I feel grateful for a happy memory of…
Day 22: I appreciate the chance to help others by…
Day 23: I’m thankful for my favorite animal because…
Day 24: I’m glad I have technology to…
Day 25: I feel grateful for my school because…
Day 26: I’m thankful for a sunny day because…
Day 27: I’m grateful for bedtime because…
Day 28: I feel lucky that I get to play…
Day 29: I appreciate my ability to dream about…
Day 30: I’m thankful for all of life’s blessings, like…
Here is a daily tracker to keep you and your family focused on every day! Encourage your kids to write or draw something they are grateful for every day and then during your prayer time, thank God for it together! Click here!
