Read these Bible scriptures about giving thanks to bless you today.
Gratitude is a major theme in the Bible. From the Psalms of thanksgiving to New Testament letters, scripture calls us to give thanks for what we have and look to God with thankful hearts. Practising gratitude not only honours God, but also boosts our joy and improves our mental health.
I pray that these thankful scriptures from the Bible bless you today.
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Read these thanksgiving Bible scriptures and reflect on them in our free prayer journal.Bible verses about giving thanks to God for his goodness
At the very heart of thanksgiving is the recognition of God’s goodness. Scripture reminds us that every blessing comes from him. When we take the time to reflect on God’s kindness and love, gratitude naturally flows from us. These verses can remind you about God’s character and remember his unchanging goodness.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 107:1
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4
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.
Colossians 3:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
1 Chronicles 29:13
Reflection idea
Take a moment at the end of each day to write down three ways you’ve experienced God’s goodness.
Bible verses about giving thanks in all circumstances
It’s easy to be thankful when life is going well, but the Bible calls us to go even deeper and to give thanks when life is also difficult. This doesn’t mean that God is trying to diminish our problems, but instead reminding us to trust that he’s still with us and working for our good.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:20
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 34:1
Reflection idea
Go on a short walk and, with each step, thank God for something specific in your life. As you walk around your community, pray for those who are struggling in debt and poverty, asking God to bring them peace.
Bible verses about being thankful for nature
Being thankful for nature helps to point us back to our creator. All around us, whether it’s our local park, plants in our windows or local wildlife that we see, the natural world is filled with so many reminders of God’s love for the world. Being thankful for nature not only helps us appreciate God’s work more, but also reminds us to slow down, pause and find rest in him too.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen.
Romans 1:20
Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars.
Psalm 148:7–9
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
Genesis 1:31
But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.
Job 12:7–10
Reflection idea for you
Go outside and notice God’s creation and the season you’re in. Thank God for the flowers, trees, birds and the beauty of the world.
How to involve your kids
Go on a nature walk and use a scavenger hunt from the Woodland Trust to see what you can hear. Say a prayer together with your children, thanking God for each thing you notice.
Bible verses about thanking God in prayer and worship
Prayer and worship are two powerful ways we can express our thankfulness to God. Throughout the Bible, we see God’s people lifting their voices in thanksgiving, not just for what he’s done, but also for who he is. Expressing gratitude to God helps our prayers turn from lists of requests to praise.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 95:2
He Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7
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.
Nehemiah 12:46
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 69:30
Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Daniel 6:10
Reflection idea
Spend five minutes in prayer today, focusing only on thanking God, without asking for anything in return.
Bible verses about being thankful for everlasting life
When we remember the cross, we’re reminded that thanksgiving is not just about the daily things we receive from God, but the eternal hope we have in him. These verses about thankfulness can help you remember God’s grace, his victory over death and the new life we’ve been freely given.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8–9
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Hebrews 12:28
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6–7
Reflection idea
Why not reflect on your journey of knowing God, and consider sharing it with someone this week?
Living a life of gratitude
As the Bible shows us, giving thanks is something we’re called to do in every season, whether life feels good or uncertain. When we choose to pause and recognise God’s goodness, through nature, in prayer, in difficult times or through the gift of salvation, we shift our focus from what’s missing to what God has already done.
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