25 Bible Verses on Thankfulness and Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on God’s goodness and share His blessings. It is a time when we recognize all God has done in our lives.

This post will share 25 verses on thankfulness and gratitude.

Why should Christians give thanks?

• We give thanks because God is worthy of our praise.
• We give thanks for the unspeakable gift Jesus has given us.
• We should give thanks because God is working out His plan in our lives.
• We should give thanks because God is good. He is good all the time.
• We should give thanks for God’s loving kindness and mercy in our lives.
• Grateful hearts overflow by sharing God’s goodness to us with others.

May these verses remind your heart to be grateful for the many blessings God has provided in your life.

25 Bible verses on Thankfulness and Gratitude

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
   “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”
2. Psalm 107:1
   “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.”
3. Colossians 3:17
   “Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
4. Psalm 95:2
   “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let us make a joyful noise to him with songs!”
5. Philippians 4:6
   “In nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
6. Psalm 136:1
   “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.”
7. Ephesians 5:20
   “Giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father.”
8. Psalm 100:4
   “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.”
9. 1 Chronicles 16:34
   “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.”
10. Psalm 9:1
    “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.”
11. Romans 1:21
    “Because, although they knew God, they didn’t glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.”
12. Psalm 30:12
    “To the end that my glory may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever.”
13. Hebrews 13:15
    “Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.”
14. Psalm 118:1
    “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.”
15. 2 Corinthians 9:15
    “Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!”
16. Daniel 2:23
    “I thank you and praise you, O you God of my fathers, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter.”
17. Psalm 69:30
    “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
18. Isaiah 12:4
    “In that day you will say, ‘Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Declare his doings among the peoples! Make mention that his name is exalted!'”
19. Psalm 147:7
    “Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving! Sing praises on the harp to our God!”
20. Nehemiah 12:46
    “For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.”
21. Psalm 34:1
    “I will bless the LORD at all times. His praise will continually be in my mouth.”
22. Psalm 145:10
    “All your works will give thanks to you, LORD. Your saints will extol you.”
23. 1 Chronicles 29:13
    “Now therefore, our God, we thank you, and praise your glorious name.”
24. Psalm 86:12
    “I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart. I will glorify your name forever.”
25. Colossians 4:2
    “Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving.”

Thanksgiving Prayer

Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have provided to us. Open our eyes to see the many gifts you give us each day and share your acts of lovingkindness to others. Allow our hearts to overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving every day.

After reading these verses, we realize that Thanksgiving isn’t just one day we celebrate each year but an attitude of our hearts. We express thankfulness and gratitude each day for all that God has given to us.

Having a heart filled with gratitude each day, changes us. It takes the focus away from us and places honor on God for the blessings He gives to us.