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Faith-Filled Bible Verses That Remind Us To Give Thanks Always.
Thanksgiving is almost here! And you know what? There’s something really special about gathering around the table with people you love, sharing good food, and taking a moment to remember all the good stuff in your life.
But sometimes we get so caught up in cooking the perfect turkey or making sure the table looks Instagram-worthy that we forget what this whole holiday is really about. So that’s why I thought that now is the perfect time to create a collection of wonderful Thanksgiving Bible verses that Christians can be used over the Thanksgiving period to create a heart that is overflowing with gratitude and thanksgiving!
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Why Does the Bible Talk So Much About Being Thankful?
Good question! Here’s the short answer: Because gratitude changes everything.
When we’re grateful, we’re happier. We worry less. We notice the good things instead of only seeing what’s wrong. Plus, giving thanks isn’t just something nice we do it’s actually something God asks us to do.
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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Bible Verses
The Bible is absolutely packed with verses about thankfulness. Like, hundreds of them! And they’re not just nice words to put on a decorative sign (though let’s be honest, they look great on those too). These verses remind us why we give thanks, how to give thanks, and who we’re really thanking when we count our blessings.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.“
This Bible verse sums up Christian thanksgiving and gratitude perfectly! Notice it doesn’t say “give thanks when everything’s going great.” Nope. It says all circumstances. The good days. The hard days. The “I can’t believe this is happening” days. Notice how it also says that this is the will of God – God wants us to give thanks!
Psalm 107:1
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Short. Sweet. To the point. This verse reminds us that God is good – not sometimes, not when He feels like it, not when we’ve earned it, but always. His love never runs out, takes a break, or gives up on us.
Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
If you are feeling stressed or worried about something, then this verse gives us the perfect formula to overcome those negative feelings.
Prayer + Asking For Help + Thanksgiving = Peace
God is asking us not only to ask for what we want but also to acknowledge what He has already given us.
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
This one paints such a beautiful and inspiring picture. Imagine walking through the gates of heaven with a grateful heart, ready to celebrate and praise. That’s how we’re supposed to approach God, with thanksgiving leading the way.
Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
Just two words at the end: “Be thankful.” Simple, right? But these words are connected to something bigger – letting Christ’s peace be in charge of our hearts. When we’re thankful, peace follows.
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Psalm 95:2
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be somber, quiet, or boring! Crank up the worship music. Sing out loud (even if you’re off-key). God loves it when we celebrate with joy.
Hebrews 13:15
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
What does a sacrifice of praise mean? I think that it means we praise him even when we don’t feel like it. Even when life is hard and times are tough. I believe that’s when our thanksgiving means the most.
James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
This Bible verse reminds us that every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. Every blessing, no matter how small, comes straight from him!
Ephesians 5:20
“Giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father.”
This one is so similar to 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Again, we are told to give thanks always. For all things. Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to start looking for and noticing all the things we have in our lives to be grateful for. You will notice that when you start becoming intentional about looking for blessings, you will find them everywhere!
Thanksgiving Verses Perfect for Family Gatherings
Want some verses to share around your Thanksgiving table? These are perfect for reading aloud before your Thanksgiving meal:
Psalm 118:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
Colossians 4:2
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Psalm 69:30
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
Create a list of gifts that God has given you individually or as a family!
More Thanksgiving Bible Verses
Old Testament Verses
- Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:13 – “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”
- 2 Samuel 22:4 – “I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.”
- Ezra 3:11 – “With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: ‘He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.'”
- Psalm 7:17 – “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.”
- Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”
- Psalm 30:12 – “That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”
- Psalm 33:1 – “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
- Psalm 34:1 – “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.”
- Psalm 35:18 – “I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.”
- Psalm 50:14 – “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High.”
- Psalm 75:1 – “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.”
- Psalm 92:1-2 – “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.”
- Psalm 103:1-2 – “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
- Psalm 105:1 – “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
- Psalm 106:1 – “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- Psalm 107:21-22 – “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.”
- Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
- Psalm 138:1-2 – “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the ‘gods’ I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness.”
- Psalm 145:10 – “All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.”
- Psalm 147:7 – “Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.”
- Daniel 2:23 – “I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.”
New Testament Verses
- Luke 17:15-16 – “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.”
- Romans 5:3-5 – “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 – “I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 – “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 – “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
- Ephesians 5:19-20 – “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Colossians 2:6-7 – “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
- Colossians 3:17 – “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9 – “How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?”
- 1 Timothy 1:12 – “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.”
- 1 Timothy 2:1 – “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.”
- Philemon 1:4 – “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers.”
- James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
- Revelation 11:17 – “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.”
How to Use These Verses This Thanksgiving
Okay, so you’ve got all these amazing verses. Now what? Here are some practical ways to actually use them:
Write them down. Put them on note cards around your house. Stick them on your bathroom mirror. Add them to your phone’s lock screen.
Share them. Text a verse to a friend who needs encouragement. Post one on social media. Include them in your Thanksgiving cards.
Memorize them. Pick one or two favorites and memorize them. You’ll be glad you did!
Pray them. Use these verses as the starting point for your prayers. Let God’s own words guide your conversations with him.
Read them together. Whether it’s with your family, your small group, or your Sunday school class, Scripture is always better when it is shared!
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The Real Heart of Thanksgiving
Here’s what all these verses are really telling us: Thanksgiving isn’t just about one day in November. It’s not about the turkey or the pumpkin pie (although those are pretty awesome).
It’s about recognizing that everything we have comes from a God who loves us beyond measure. A God who never changes. Never leaves. Never stops caring.
So this Thanksgiving, as you spend time with all the people you love, take a moment to read one of these verses out loud. Let the truth sink in. Let gratitude fill your heart! Because when we truly understand how much we’ve been given, we can’t help but give thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving! May your heart overflow with gratitude and your home overflow with love.
