30 Best Thankful Bible Verses – Gratitude Scripture Quotes
In moments of reflection and search for encouragement, the Bible offers a treasure trove of guidance on gratitude, thankfulness, and praise. These verses remind us of the importance of being grateful for the blessings we have, recognizing the goodness in our lives, and acknowledging the source of all gifts. Here are 30 of the best Bible verses that inspire gratitude and thankfulness in our hearts.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 107:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- 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… 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.”
- Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- 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.”
- Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- 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.”
- Psalm 69:30 – “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:15-16 – “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.”
- Psalm 100:4-5 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
- Colossians 2:6-7 – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
- 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.”
- 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.'”
- Psalm 9:1 – “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 – “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.”
- Psalm 30:12 – “That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”
- Ephesians 1:16 – “I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.”
- Psalm 136:1-3 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.”
- Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
- Psalm 116:17 – “I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Psalm 7:17 – “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.”
- Philippians 1:3-5 – “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
- Psalm 103:2 – “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
- 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.”
- Psalm 34:1 – “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.”
- Psalm 50:14 – “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High.”
- Psalm 92:1 – “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.”
These verses serve as a reminder that gratitude is not only a response to what we have received but also a perspective through which to view the world and our place in it. It’s a practice that brings us closer to God, deepening our faith and enriching our spiritual journey.