What the Bible Says About Being Grateful
When things look especially dire in our lives, we sometimes need a little help turning our frown upside down. Doing just that can come in a variety of forms—a real (or virtual) hug, a simple kind word or compliment from a stranger that boosts our mood, or even reading inspiring quotes about gratitude that help us reflect on life's many blessings, especially this time of year. Because it's nice to be reminded that there is a God who loves us, walks with us, hears our prayers, and has saved us, we've gathered Bible verses about being thankful to read to yourself or share with loved ones.
When you read through this list of Bible verses about Thanksgiving and gratitude, you'll find that they are fitting for so many of life's special moments, milestones, and more—health, friends, family, joyous times, and hard times, too. In fact, the Bible can speak to us through uplifting Bible verses about death, reassuring Bible verses about hope, and encouraging Bible verses about strength. As you read through these verses, remember all of your friends and family that could also use these truths in their lives. Share these touching, meaningful, and short Bible verses about being thankful with all the loved ones in your life.
1 Colossians 4:2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
2 2 Corinthians 9:11
"You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."
3 1 Timothy 4:4-5
"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer."
4 Psalm 106:1
"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
5 Hebrews 12:28-29
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire."
6 Hebrews 13:15
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the fruit of lips that openly profess his name."
7 Psalm 107:21
"Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind."
8 Psalm 69:30
"I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving."
9 Colossians 3:16
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
10 1 Chronicles 16:8
"Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!"
11 Psalm 34:8
"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! "
12 Psalm 86:12
"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever."
13 Psalm 9:1-2
"I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High."
14 Psalms 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."
15 Psalms 13:5
"But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation."
16 1 Chronicles 16:35
"Say also: "Save us, O God of our salvation,
and gather and deliver us from among the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
and glory in your praise."
17 Psalms 95:2
"Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!"
18 Psalms 92:1-2
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night."
19 Psalms 97:12
"Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!"
20 Psalms 100:4
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!"
21 Psalms 103:1
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!"
22 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
23 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."
24 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."
25 1 Samuel 12:24
"Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you."
26 Psalm 4:7
"You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound."
27 Romans 8:28
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
28 Psalms 32:11
"Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!"
Leah Hall Leah Hall is currently a digital producer and writer for Country Living.
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What the Bible Says About Being Grateful
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