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Sometimes life gets busy, and it can be easy to overlook the countless blessings around us. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a moment to pause, focusing on gratitude can really change your heart and perspective.
The Bible has so much to say about being thankful, and today I wanted to share with you some beautiful verses that remind us to cultivate gratitude in every season of life. No matter where you’re at today—whether you’re celebrating or struggling—these verses can help center your heart and guide you toward thankfulness.
45 Bible Verses About Gratitude
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
This verse is such a gentle reminder that gratitude isn’t just for the good times. It’s easy to give thanks when things are going well, but God calls us to give thanks in ALL circumstances. Even when things aren’t perfect, we can always find a reason to be thankful—because God is always good.
2. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.”
This verse sums up why we give thanks: because God is good, and His love never changes. Whether we’re facing challenges or celebrating victories, we can always thank Him for His unfailing love and goodness.
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.”
Feeling anxious? Paul reminds us to bring our worries to God, but not just with requests—bring them with thanksgiving. It’s a way of acknowledging that God has already been good to us and that we trust Him to handle what’s ahead.
4. Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
Yep, we’re repeating this one because it’s just that good! God’s goodness and His forever love are the foundations of our gratitude. No matter what comes, we can always praise Him for His constant love.
5. Colossians 3:15-17
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
This passage is all about letting gratitude shape everything we do. When Christ’s peace rules our hearts, gratitude follows naturally. We’re called to share that gratitude with others—through songs, teachings, and just by being thankful together.
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.”
Gratitude is an ongoing offering to God. Even in tough times, we can continually offer praise to God as a “sacrifice.” And let’s be honest—sometimes offering praise when life is hard feels like a sacrifice, but it’s a beautiful and powerful way to acknowledge God’s greatness.
7. Ephesians 5:20
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This verse challenges us to give thanks for everything—yes, everything! It’s easy to thank God for the good stuff, but what if we started thanking Him for the tough stuff too? Trusting that He’s working in all things for our good can transform our hearts and lives.
8. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
Another one that reminds us to thank God for His goodness and love. No matter what happens today, God’s love is always constant. It’s so reassuring to know that His love won’t change or fade.
9. Psalm 95:2-3
“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
Worship is such a beautiful way to express our gratitude to God. These verses invite us to approach Him with a heart of thanks—through music, song, and praise. Whether you sing loudly or quietly, God loves to hear your heart.
10. Romans 1:21
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
This verse serves as a reminder that when we forget to give thanks to God, we lose sight of His goodness. Gratitude keeps us grounded in truth and prevents our hearts from becoming hardened or distracted.
11. Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”
This is such a powerful verse, especially when you’re feeling weak. When we trust in God, He strengthens us and protects us, and that gives us so much reason to be grateful and joyful!
12. 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
This verse points us to the most incredible gift God has given us—Jesus Christ. His love, grace, and sacrifice are beyond words. Every day, we can thank God for the gift of salvation and the new life we have in Christ.
13. Psalm 100:4
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”
Gratitude opens the door to God’s presence. When we enter His “gates” with thanksgiving, we approach Him with hearts full of praise. It’s a simple but powerful way to start our time with God.
14. 1 Chronicles 29:13
“Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”
This verse is a prayer of gratitude and praise. It reminds us that thanksgiving is a form of worship. When we thank God, we are acknowledging His glory and greatness in our lives.
15. Psalm 34:1
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.”
No matter what you’re walking through, this verse encourages us to keep praising God. A heart of gratitude becomes a constant rhythm in our lives, not based on our circumstances but on the faithfulness of God.
16. Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
We are called to give thanks with our whole heart, and this verse reminds us to also share our gratitude with others, telling them of God’s wonderful works.
17. 1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done.”
Thanksgiving is not just a personal practice; it’s something to be shared with the world. When we give thanks, we also testify to God’s greatness.
18. Psalm 103:2
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”
This verse encourages us not to forget the blessings and benefits God has provided. Gratitude reminds us of the many gifts we often take for granted.
19. Luke 17:15-16
“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was a Samaritan.”
In this story, one of the healed lepers returns to thank Jesus. His gratitude is a model for us all—returning to God in praise for the miracles in our lives.
20. 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.”
Even the everyday things in life are blessings when we receive them with a heart of gratitude. This verse reminds us that everything God created is good, and it’s meant to be enjoyed with thanks.
21. Psalm 116:17
“I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.”
Thanksgiving is also an offering. The psalmist expresses gratitude through a thank offering, a beautiful reminder of the sacrifice of praise we bring to God.
22. 2 Corinthians 4:15
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.”
Gratitude is contagious! When we share the grace and blessings of God with others, their hearts overflow with thanksgiving, bringing glory to God.
23. Psalm 118:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
We can never say this enough! God’s love and goodness are the ultimate reasons we give thanks. His love is unchanging and constant.
24. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.”
Paul reminds us to thank God for others in our lives, especially when we see their faith and love growing. Gratitude for others builds unity in the body of Christ.
25. Psalm 34:8
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”
Gratitude is rooted in the experience of God’s goodness. When we truly experience His goodness, it leads us to thankfulness and trust in His provision.
26. James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Everything good in our lives is a gift from God. This verse reminds us to be thankful for the countless blessings that come from the unchanging and generous Father.
27. 1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Victory over sin and death is the greatest gift we could ever receive. For this, we give thanks to God through Christ, our Savior.
28. Psalm 50:14
“Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High.”
God desires thank offerings from us, not just in words but through actions. Offering thanks with our lives is a form of worship.
29. Jonah 2:9
“But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’”
In the belly of the fish, Jonah offers a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s saving grace. Gratitude often follows the realization of God’s rescue and deliverance.
30. 1 Chronicles 29:11-13
“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name.”
This is a magnificent prayer of thanksgiving, acknowledging that everything belongs to God. We thank Him not only for what He gives us, but for His glorious reign over all creation.
31. Matthew 15:36
“Then He took the seven loaves and the fish, and when He had given thanks, He broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.”
Before performing the miracle of feeding thousands, Jesus paused to give thanks. Even in the face of great need, Jesus modeled the importance of gratitude in every circumstance.
32. Romans 14:6
“Whoever regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat, does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.”
Gratitude in all things—whether in our daily routines or special moments—is a form of worship to God. Everything we do can be an act of thanksgiving.
33. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
This is a reminder to give thanks to God with a heart that remembers His eternal love, which never ends.
34. Psalm 95:6
“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
Gratitude leads us to worship. This verse invites us to offer our thanks in the posture of humility—bowing before the Creator of all things.
35. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”
We are God’s chosen people, and our lives are meant to declare His praises. Gratitude is a way of living out our identity as God’s special possession.
36. Romans 6:17-18
“But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.”
This powerful verse reminds us that we are free from the bondage of sin, and we can give thanks for the freedom we have in Christ.
37. Psalm 30:12
“That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”
Gratitude should fill our hearts and overflow from our mouths. This verse is a beautiful declaration of never-ending praise to God.
38. 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.”
When we’re generous, it results in gratitude to God. Our giving—whether of time, resources, or love—becomes a way to thank God for His blessings.
39. Psalm 104:34
“May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord.”
This verse invites us to think deeply and reflect on all the ways God has blessed us. When we meditate on His goodness, it naturally leads to gratitude and joy.
40. 1 Chronicles 16:34-35
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Cry out, ‘Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, and glory in Your praise.’”
Gratitude is often linked to God’s salvation and deliverance. We give thanks because He rescues and sustains us.
41. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Gratitude flows from God’s comfort and compassion. When we experience His comfort in our own struggles, we are able to pass that same comfort—and gratitude—on to others.
42. Deuteronomy 8:10
“When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.”
This verse reminds us to give thanks after we experience abundance or satisfaction. We’re called to thank God for His provision in every season, whether it’s abundance or just enough.
43. Revelation 7:12
“Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen!”
This is a beautiful, eternal declaration of praise and gratitude. It echoes the truth that gratitude is not just for this life, but will continue throughout eternity in heaven.
44. Psalm 145:10
“All you have made will praise you, Lord; your faithful people will extol you.”
The psalmist envisions a world filled with praise—everything God has made is meant to give thanks. We are part of that creation, called to extol His faithfulness.
45. Romans 11:36
“For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.”
Gratitude is rooted in the truth that everything comes from God. It all belongs to Him, and we are simply stewards of His blessings.
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I hope these verses fill your heart with even more gratitude and joy! Life may not always be easy, but as we reflect on these scriptures, we are reminded that God’s goodness is unchanging, and His love for us never ends.
Let’s live in a spirit of gratitude, trusting Him in all things. 🙏💛