This is a part of a two hour prayer time with the first section being spiritual exercises. The audio is missing but you can still use the exercises. Handouts on Peoria Prayer Center Blog

1. Season ofThanksgiving
Subtitle

2. Get a cup of coffee and find a seat.
We will be starting shortly
You will need paper and pencil to do
some of the exercises.
2 minute warning

3. In the Name of Jesus
1. First Exercise
▪ Say a short prayer asking God to help you grow in gratitude today.
▪ Now say another short prayer asking the same thing, only this time start with “In the name
of Jesus.”
▪ When you ask in Jesus name go slow
▪ Allow yourself to sense the will of Jesus for you right now
▪ Repeat “In the name of Jesus several times before you add another other content to your prayer.

4. God’s will for your life
Rejoice always;
pray without ceasing;
in everything give thanks;
for this is God's will for you in
Christ Jesus.
(1Th 5:16-18)
1. List 5 things you can be glad about
▪ Write them down
▪ Put a 1-5 next to them to rank their ability to
bring joy into your life
▪ Thank God for each one
2. List 5 things in your life you do not like
▪ Write them down
▪ Put a 1-5 next to the to rank their ability to
discourage you.
▪ Take a moment and tell the Lord that in each of
these negative situations you desire to still be
able to give Him thanks.

5. Joy

6. Quotes and Scripture
Read the text two or three times and ponder it

8. 1Th 5:16-18

10. (1Th 5:16-18)

12. (1Th 5:16-18)

13. Spiritual Exercises

14. What have you received
that you would like other to
enjoy also.
Pray for others

15. Make a grateful list
From God
From Friends
Something I have
Something I get to do
.

16. Words of Gratitude
▪ Thanks
▪ Thank you
▪ I am indebted to you
▪ Dinner was delicious
▪ I appreciate you
▪ You are an inspiration
▪ I am grateful
▪ You are a blessing
▪ You are a true friend
▪ You’re great
▪ This is great
▪ You light up my life
▪ Sincere thanks
▪ You’re the best
▪ You make me happy
▪ You've been very helpful

17. 10 Basic Blessings in America
1. Got clean water?
2. Do you have a bathroom?
3. How’s your electricity?
4. Got a roof over your head?
5. Is there food on your table?
6. Got a stove?
7. Got regular income?
8. Did you go to school?
9. Are you generally healthy?
10. Are you free to worship God?

18. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
Jesus falls under the weight of His cross
A prayer to help cross carriers today
Lord,You embraced and shoulderedYour cross,
ButYour body was weak.
Your body is still weak:
Your people shrink from the weight of suffering.
In our weakness, Lord let us pray:
Your will be done.
Your will be done.

19. Jesus,You were first a carpenter:
Build us into whatYou desire,
And secure every joint tightly,
That we may hold together.
Plane the rough surfaces of our relationships.
We areYour workmanship –
Your will be done.
Your will be done.
Jesus,You said “YES” to the Father’s will;
And onlyYour body hesitated.
May we,Your Body, no longer hesitate,
But followYou inYour obedience, saying:
Your will be done.
Your will be done.
-Celtic Daily Prayer

20. Break
Please return and plan for prayer at announced time

21. Rejoice always, pray
without ceasing, give
thanks in all
circumstances; for
this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus for you.
(1Th 5:16-18)