Bible Verses for Thanksgiving
Gratitude turns the heart toward God. These verses give thanks for his goodness and help you come to the season, and the table, with a thankful heart.
The Bible speaks to Thanksgiving. Verses such as 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalms 100:4, and Psalms 107:1 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 107:1“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Colossians 3:15“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
Psalms 95:2“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalms 9:1“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
Psalms 116:12
These verses are offered for comfort and are not a substitute for professional care.
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about Thanksgiving?
The Bible speaks to Thanksgiving. Verses such as 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalms 100:4, and Psalms 107:1 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
What is the best Bible verse for Thanksgiving?
1 Thessalonians 5:18 is one of the most turned-to verses for Thanksgiving, and many also return to Psalms 100:4 and Psalms 107:1. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses for Thanksgiving?
Short, easy-to-hold verses for Thanksgiving include Psalms 116:12, Psalms 118:24, and Psalms 107:1. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with Thanksgiving?
Psalms 100:4 is a comforting psalm for Thanksgiving. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses for Thanksgiving?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.