Thanksgiving is a joyful holiday of giving thanks for what we love and what better to be thankful for than the divine gift of life? Expressing gratitude is a vital part of building a life of happiness and humility. In the modern era, we frequently become impatient and envious even amidst the wealth and convenience we now experience. But more importantly, beyond the material gains, we should be thankful for the spiritual gifts of internal and eternal peace achieved by living righteously. Remembering to be thankful can be tricky, however, so we gathered the best Bible verses about giving thanks.

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day

Lord God, heavenly Father, from you we receive many abundant blessings without ceasing, and day by day you graciously protect us from all evil. We pray, through your Spirit give us grace to receive your gifts with thankful hearts, and to confess the true faith, so that we may praise and thank you for your wonderful gifts and graces everywhere; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Discover the most inspiring and heart-warming Bible verses for being thankful in the Scripture collection below. These are also wonderful verses to write out on Thanksgiving Day and share with your family and friends that gather.

To help you in thanking God, we created a 30 Days of Gratitude Prayer Guide HERE. Download and print this guide to keep with you as a reminder of God's love and promises.

Inspirational Bible Verses for Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 5:18 

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Ephesians 5:20 

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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.

Psalm 50:14 

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High,

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.

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.

Psalm 100:4 

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

2 Corinthians 2:14 

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

Psalm 116:12 

What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me?

Lamentations 3:23 

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Faith-Filled Bible Verses about Giving Thanks

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.

Colossians 4:2 

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

1 Chronicles 16:8 

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!

Psalm 95:1-3 

Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Colossians 3:17 

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Psalm 31:19 

Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!

Psalm 103:2 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,

2 Corinthians 4:15  

For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Psalm 95:2 

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

1 Chronicles 16:34 

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

Scripture Quotes on Having a Thankful Attitude and Heart

Psalm 7:17 

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

Psalm 69:30 

I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

2 Corinthians 9:15  

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

1 Timothy 2:1 

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

What Bible verses and Scripture passages does your family read on Thanksgiving? Share in the comments below so our community can be encouraged!