A Thanksgiving Prayer Based on Genesis 43

Great God and Provider, we hunger and thirst for You today. Satisfy our eager longings, and grant to us all things necessary for life and godliness. Thank you for our families, for the heritage that we enjoy, and for the future ahead of us. Make us to be gracious and righteous participants in the events of our day. May we live for You above all. You are such a generous Lord. We do not deserve this kindness that You grant to us every day, but we receive it with great thanksgiving. You will restore to us in the resurrection all that may seem lost today. This will be done in accord with Your decree and for the praise of Your glorious grace. How we thank you, even with tears, as we consider the kind love with which you have loved us. Surely we have received a bountiful portion from Your hand, in accord with our unusual and wonderful position as sons of the Most High God.