A Family Prayer of Thanksgiving | Your Nightly Prayer

Amanda Idleman

Contributing Writer
Updated Nov 17, 2025


God, Help me and my family to practice gratitude this fall. Guard our hearts from becoming over-scheduled or overwhelmed. Let our celebrations and traditions be rooted in love and not in busyness. Teach us to slow down, to notice Your blessings, and to enjoy the gift of being together. May our home reflect Your peace and presence in every moment, and may everything we do bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.com, Biblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.

You May Also Like...

Colton Dixon Talks: His Upbeat Style, Fatherhood, and Why He Believes God Is Moving in America
Colton Dixon Talks: His Upbeat Style, Fatherhood, and Why He Believes God Is Moving in America
A Prayer to Thank Veterans for Their Service | Your Daily Prayer
A Prayer to Thank Veterans for Their Service | Your Daily Prayer
A Prayer to Find Delight in the Lord | Your Daily Prayer
A Prayer to Find Delight in the Lord | Your Daily Prayer
Giving Thanks for God’s Daily Grace | Your Nightly Prayer
Giving Thanks for God’s Daily Grace | Your Nightly Prayer