41 Thanksgiving and Gratitude Bible Verses To Bless You

In a world that often demands more, it's easy to forget the simple act of being thankful. But when you open the Bible, you find verse after verse encouraging us to stop, breathe, and give thanks. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a way of life that draws us closer to God, aligns our hearts with His will, and changes our perspective on everything around us.

In this post, we’ll dive into 41 powerful Bible verses that will fuel your thankfulness and deepen your relationship with God. Whether you're facing a good day or a challenging one, gratitude shifts your mindset and brings peace.

Ready to start your journey of thanksgiving? Let’s begin.

Blessed Thanksgiving Bible Verses

Here are 41 Bible verses that will inspire your heart and stir up a deep sense of thanksgiving and gratitude. When you read them, let them wash over you like a refreshing wave. Let the words sink in and remind you of God's goodness, His unchanging love, and the abundant blessings He has poured into your life. These verses are like the gentle whispers of a loving Father reminding you to slow down, be thankful, and trust that He has it all in control.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
No matter the season you're in, there’s always a reason to be thankful. God's will is for us to rejoice in every moment, to pray, and to give thanks. Life might not always be perfect, but there’s always a reason to praise.

Psalm 107:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
God’s goodness never changes. Whether you’re on top of the world or walking through a storm, His love is steady and everlasting.

Psalm 136:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever."
We may say it over and over, but it never gets old—His love endures forever. That’s a truth you can hold on to every single day.

Colossians 3:15-17
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts... And be thankful."
Peace isn’t something we can manufacture on our own, but when we let Christ’s peace rule, it settles our hearts. And from that peace flows gratitude.

Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Gratitude and anxiety can’t live in the same heart. Bring your worries to God, and in return, He’ll give you peace that guards your heart and mind.

Psalm 69:30
"I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving."
Thanksgiving can be expressed through song, whether in the shower, on a walk, or in your quiet time with God. Praise always brings us closer to Him.

Thankful To God Bible Quotes

Psalm 100:4
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."
Thanksgiving is the key to entering God’s presence. It’s like the warm-up before the big event, setting your heart and mind to honor Him.

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."
Praise is a gift we give to God, but it's also something that nurtures our hearts. The more we give thanks, the more we see God's goodness.

Psalm 28:7
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me."
Gratitude flows from recognizing that God is your strength and shield, the One who helps you in every battle.

Psalm 95:2
"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."
There’s power in singing and making music as an offering of gratitude. It lifts our spirits and makes room for God to move.

Psalm 118:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
This verse is like a daily reminder that no matter what happens, God's love for you is unshakable.

1 Chronicles 16:34
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
It’s a refrain throughout Scripture, because God’s goodness never fails. Let this truth echo in your soul.

2 Corinthians 9:15
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
God’s gifts to us are beyond words. Whether you’re reflecting on the gift of salvation or the blessings you see each day, gratitude comes from recognizing how much you’ve been given.

Gratitude Bible Scriptures

Psalm 104:1-2
"Praise the LORD, my soul. LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty."
Look at the world around you, at the beauty in nature, and praise God for the Creator He is. Every sunrise and every flower blooming is a gift from His hand.

1 Chronicles 16:8
"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done."
Gratitude isn’t meant to be kept quiet. It’s a message to be shared with the world—God has done great things, and we get to proclaim it!

Ephesians 5:20
"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Thanksgiving is a daily practice, one that acknowledges God’s hand in every good thing, big or small.

Psalm 107:8-9
"Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind."
When you stop to reflect on all God has done for you, it’s impossible not to give thanks. His love is unfailing, and His deeds are wonderful.

1 Timothy 4:4-5
"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving."
Gratitude turns ordinary moments into sacred ones. Whatever you receive from God—food, friendship, opportunity—receive it with a thankful heart.

Psalm 33:2-3
"Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy."
Gratitude takes many forms—sometimes it’s music, sometimes it’s just a quiet prayer. Whatever form it takes, make sure your heart is fully in it.

Romans 6:17
"But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance."
You can’t help but give thanks for the freedom you have in Christ. He’s redeemed you from sin and brought you into a life of purpose.

Psalm 34:1
"I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips."
Gratitude is a constant companion for the believer. It’s not a once-in-a-while thing—it’s a lifestyle.

Thank You God 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."
Gratitude is an action, not just a feeling. It’s returning to God with a loud "thank you" for all He’s done in your life.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Every blessing you have is a gift from God. He is unchanging, and so are His gifts—they're good and perfect.

Psalm 50:14
"Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High."
Thanksgiving is not just in words; it’s in your actions. A heart of gratitude is one that honors God in everything.

Luke 22:19
"And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.'"
Gratitude is remembering the sacrifice Jesus made for us. In the act of communion, we give thanks for His body broken for us.

Psalm 9:1
"I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."
Your gratitude is a reflection of your heart. When you give thanks, you’re telling the world about all the good things God has done for you.

Matthew 15:36
"Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people."
In the moment of scarcity, Jesus gave thanks. In doing so, He showed us that gratitude has the power to multiply blessings.

2 Corinthians 4:15
"All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God."
Gratitude overflows when we recognize how much grace God has poured out on us. That overflow is a testimony to others of God’s goodness.

Thank God Quotes

Isaiah 12:4
"Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted."
Sharing your gratitude is a way of proclaiming God's greatness to others. Your thanksgiving tells the world just how good He is.

2 Samuel 22:50
"Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name."
Praise doesn’t just stay within the walls of your home or church. It’s something you take with you, proclaiming God’s goodness wherever you go.

Psalm 92:1
"It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High."
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of singing praises to God. It’s a reminder that thanksgiving isn’t just about words; it’s an experience.

Psalm 118:28-29
"You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
Exaltation and gratitude go hand in hand. When you lift God up, thanksgiving follows naturally.

Isaiah 51:3
"The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing."
When you find yourself in the wilderness, remember that God promises to restore, comfort, and fill your heart with thanksgiving.

Nehemiah 12:46
"For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the musicians and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God."
Music has always been part of expressing thanksgiving. It’s a timeless way of lifting up your heart to God.

Psalm 107:22
"Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy."
There’s something about the joy in our thanksgiving that magnifies the greatness of God’s works.

Jonah 2:9
"But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, 'Salvation comes from the LORD.'"
Gratitude in the hardest moments is often the most powerful. Even in a pit, Jonah praised God for His salvation.

Revelation 7:12
"Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen!"
In eternity, we’ll join the heavenly chorus, praising God with endless thanksgiving. Why wait until then to start?

Psalm 111:1
"Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly."
Your praise and thanksgiving should come from the deepest part of your heart, not just your words.

2 Samuel 22:4
"I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies."
Gratitude flows from recognizing that God has saved you from your enemies—whether spiritual, emotional, or physical.

Matthew 11:25
"At that time Jesus said, 'I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'"
Gratitude isn’t about intellectual understanding; it’s about simple trust in God’s revelation.

Romans 7:25
"Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!"
The ultimate reason for gratitude is the salvation we’ve received through Jesus. Thank God for His amazing grace.

Conclusion

In a world that demands more, God’s Word calls us to be thankful. It challenges us to give thanks not only when it’s easy but in all circumstances. Through these 41 Bible verses, we see that gratitude is not a seasonal activity, it’s a lifestyle. So let’s live with a heart full of thanks, praising God for who He is, for all He has done, and for the blessings that are still on their way.

Reflect on these verses and begin your own journey of thanksgiving today. Start small—perhaps with one verse a day, or find a quiet moment to express your gratitude in prayer. The more you practice gratitude, the more you’ll find your heart growing closer to God.