15 Scriptures Thanking God for Answered Prayers (and What They Teach Us About Faith)
- Ashland Watson
- Sep 5
- 6 min read
We pray and ... we pray... and God listens! When our prayers are a part of God's plan, then they are answered...in His perfect timing! With that said... do we remember to thank Him?
Do you know how powerful it is to give thanks to Him? Whether you're standing in awe of a miracle or reflecting on the peace that came after a season of struggle, the Bible gives us beautiful language to express our gratitude to our Heavenly Father.
At Mosaic International, we’ve seen firsthand how Jesus moves in powerful ways, from healing and provision in the most remote villages to the quiet transformation of hearts amid poverty and pain. Through it all, we are reminded repeatedly: with God, nothing is impossible.
15 Scriptures Thanking God for Answered Prayers
Here are 15 scriptures thanking God for answered prayers, each one a testament to the faithfulness of Jesus Christ and an encouragement to keep seeking Him in all things.
1. Psalm 118:21
"I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation."
Psalm 118 is a song of celebration and victory. When the psalmist writes, “you answered me,” he’s acknowledging that God not only hears but responds.
This verse reminds us to pause and thank the Lord Jesus for being present in our lives, as our Savior who engages, heals, and rescues.
Personal reflection: When have you cried out and seen God show up? Write it down. Let thanksgiving become your testimony.
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have what we asked of him."
These verses are a powerful reminder that answered prayer isn’t about our prayer, but about alignment with the will of God. God delights in our dependence and confidence in Him. He hears. He responds. Always.
Reflection: Are there prayers you've seen God answer in ways you didn't expect? How did His answer shape your heart?
"But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!"
We serve a God who listens. Even when our faith feels fragile, even when we fall short, He leans in. These verses remind us that His love is steadfast and He does not turn His face away. What grace!
Application: If you’re in a season of doubt, read this over your heart. He hears you.
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
This verse stretches our faith. To believe before we see is the essence of trusting God. When we thank Him in advance, we are declaring that He is already at work, even when the answer hasn’t come yet.
Encouragement: This is the kind of faith that builds churches in poverty-stricken areas, walks with pastors in Tanzania, and holds hands with children in the Philippines. Thank Him now, even before the breakthrough.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Anxiety often tries to drown out our faith. But Paul reminds us to wrap our prayers with thanksgiving. Why? Because gratitude shifts our focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver.
Practice: Try ending each prayer with at least one thank you. It may be small, but it can change everything.
"And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven... The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
This passage reminds us that God is both our Healer and our Forgiver. When we sin and heal, when we extend and receive forgiveness, it all begins with prayer. Whether you’ve seen healing unfold firsthand or are praying for it today, this verse invites us to lean into faith and trust in the Lord’s power.
Reminder: Your prayers matter. Your faith has power. And God loves to move through both.
"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
Jesus gives us His name to pray in. This isn’t a magic phrase; it’s a relationship. A trust. An authority rooted in His resurrection power. And when He answers, it brings glory to the Father.
Call to Action: Let your answered prayers become praise reports that point others to Jesus. Tell your story. Testify.
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."
When we bring our fears to God, He not only listens but rescues us. Fear has no hold when His presence surrounds us.
Reflection: What fear have you seen God deliver you from? Give Him thanks for that freedom today.
"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
This verse is a promise of intimacy with God. He listens when we come to Him, not sometimes, but every time.
Encouragement: God is not distant. He leans in to hear your voice. Thank Him for always being near.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
Jesus invites us into bold prayer. These words are not passive, they are an invitation to pursue Him and to trust His generous heart.
Application: Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. And when the door opens, remember to thank Him.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Thanksgiving is the natural rhythm of a prayer-filled life. Gratitude keeps our eyes open to God’s faithfulness in every season.
Practice: Start a gratitude journal where you record God’s answers, both big and small.
"I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God."
This passage is a testimony of answered prayer, rescue, and transformation. God not only answers but establishes us and gives us a new song of praise.
Reflection: Has God given you a new song after a hard season? Sing it back to Him in thanksgiving.
"Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear."
God is not bound by time. His answers often come before we even finish praying. That’s how closely He walks with us.
Encouragement: Trust that God is already moving in response to your prayer, even now.
"Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."
Answered prayer isn’t just for our benefit, it’s an invitation to glorify God. His deliverance always points us back to His faithfulness.
Application: Share your testimony. Your gratitude becomes a witness to others of God’s power and love.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
God doesn’t just answer, He exceeds. His answers often outpace our imagination, reminding us that His ways are higher.
Reflection: Where has God surprised you with more than you even asked for? Thank Him for being a God of abundance.
Gratitude is Mission Fuel
At Mosaic International, our missionary journey began with a simple yes to follow Jesus and has led us into the heart of some of the world’s most underserved communities. We’ve seen how gratitude doesn’t just honor God, it fuels the mission.
Whether we’re celebrating clean water in a remote village, a young pastor planting a church, or a sick child restored to health, we keep returning to the truth: God answers prayer.
That’s why we created The Circle Giving Community, a network of monthly supporters who believe in what God is doing around the world and want to be part of it.
Each answered prayer is possible because people like you are willing to link arms with churches globally and believe in transformation with God.
Join Us
Maybe you’re reading this today as someone who has seen God move and wants to thank Him. Or maybe you’re in the middle of waiting and need encouragement to keep praying.
Either way, you’re invited.
Join the movement. Pray with us. Support the mission. Let’s give thanks for what He’s done, and what He’s about to do.
Because we’re better together.
Ready to get involved? Learn more about The Circle and how your generosity can impact lives around the world.
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