12 Bible Verses About Giving Thanks

Scripture encourages us to be grateful in all areas of life. They teach us to give thanks to the Heavenly Father for all that he has done and continues to do for us. We should be grateful in the good and the not so good times because a believer knows that whatever the Father brings you to, he is able to bring you through.

During this fall season and always, let us be thankful for God’s many blessings. Here are 12 Bible verses about giving thanks.

Bible Verses About Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (ESV)

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.” (ESV)

Psalm 107:1 – “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (ESV)

Psalm 69:30 – “I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” (ESV)

Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” (ESV)

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.” (ESV)

Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (ESV)

Psalm 107:8-9 – “8. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, 9. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” (NIV)

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.” (ESV)

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.” (ESV)

Colossians 3:15 – “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful”. (KJV)

Psalms 136:1-3 – “1. Oh give thanks unto to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.”  (KJV)

Having an attitude of gratitude can help us to live happier lives. Let us endeavor to give thanks to God for each day that we are granted. We should appreciate what we have and not focus on the things that we lack. Be grateful for his love, kindness, peace and mercy and let us love others as he has shown us through example, how to love.

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