25 Bible Verses About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is more than a season. It’s a sacred posture of the heart.

When I first began journaling my prayers, I noticed something — gratitude changed everything. Even in my hardest days, thanking God shifted my focus from what I lacked to what I had.

The Bible overflows with verses about thanksgiving, each one reminding us that gratitude opens the door to peace, joy, and deeper faith. So today, let’s walk through 25 beautiful Bible verses about thanksgiving that can help us live with a grateful spirit, not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every single day.

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
This verse always grounds me. Gratitude isn’t about denying pain; it’s about trusting that God’s hand is still at work through it all.

2. Psalm 100:4

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."
Every prayer begins best with gratitude. It’s how our hearts enter His presence with joy.

3. Philippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Whenever worry rises, thanksgiving is the antidote. It’s how I remind myself that peace comes from trust.

4. Colossians 3:15

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… and be thankful."
Thankfulness and peace are two sides of the same coin. When I’m grateful, peace naturally follows.

5. Psalm 107:1

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
This verse never grows old. Gratitude begins when we remember that God’s love never fails.

6. Psalm 9:1

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."
A thankful heart becomes a storyteller of God’s goodness.

7. Ephesians 5:20

"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Not just sometimes, but always. Gratitude is meant to be our daily rhythm.

8. Psalm 28:7

"The 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."
When I feel weak, I think of this verse. Gratitude rekindles my joy.

9. Psalm 95:2

"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."
Worship and gratitude are inseparable. Thanksgiving turns every song into prayer.

10. James 1:17

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights."
Every small blessing — from the sunrise to the smile of a friend — is a gift from God.

11. Psalm 118:24

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
This verse reminds me to start every morning with gratitude. Each day is a fresh mercy.

12. Colossians 4:2

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
A thankful heart is a watchful one — it notices blessings that others might overlook.

13. 1 Chronicles 16:34

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
Repeated throughout Scripture, this truth is the heartbeat of faith — His love never ends.

14. Psalm 30:12

"That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever."
Gratitude gives our hearts a voice.

15. Jonah 2:9

"But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you."
Even in the belly of the storm, Jonah chose gratitude — a lesson I often return to.

16. Hebrews 12:28

"Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful."
No matter how shaky life feels, God’s kingdom stands firm. Gratitude keeps our faith anchored.

17. Psalm 92:1

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High."
Giving thanks is not just right — it’s good for the soul.

18. Psalm 136:26

"Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever."
God’s love is the foundation of every thankful heart.

19. Colossians 3:17

"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."
Gratitude transforms ordinary actions into worship.

20. Psalm 103:2

"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits."
Whenever I feel low, I list His blessings one by one. It’s amazing how fast joy returns.

21. 1 Timothy 4:4

"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving."
Even the simplest things — food, friendship, laughter — become holy when received with gratitude.

22. 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."
Gratitude multiplies when it’s shared. A thankful heart always gives.

23. Psalm 50:14

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and perform your vows to the Most High."
Sometimes thanksgiving is a sacrifice — but it’s in those moments it means the most.

24. Psalm 69:30

"I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving."
Thankfulness is worship in its purest form.

25. Lamentations 3:22-23

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
This verse feels like a gentle sunrise. Gratitude starts here — with fresh mercy and a faithful God.

A Personal Reflection

I’ve learned that gratitude is not about ignoring pain. It’s about finding God in the middle of it.

When life feels uncertain, I return to these verses. They remind me that thanksgiving is not an event — it’s a daily decision. It’s choosing to thank God for who He is, even before the blessings arrive.

Sometimes I whisper a simple prayer in the quiet: “Thank You, Lord. Not for everything that happened, but for being here with me through it all.”

That’s where peace begins.

Thanksgiving is not just a date on the calendar; it’s the language of a faithful heart. These 25 Bible verses about thanksgiving invite us to live with eyes open to grace — to see God’s fingerprints in every ordinary day.

May these verses draw you closer to the heart of God and fill your spirit with gratitude that never fades.