Bible Verses for Thanksgiving
World English Bible
Gratitude is a recurring theme throughout the Bible — from the Psalms of praise to Paul's instruction to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Thanksgiving is not just a holiday but a posture of heart that transforms how we see our lives.
These Bible verses for Thanksgiving are perfect for the holiday season and for everyday life. They remind us to count our blessings, acknowledge God as the source of every good gift, and cultivate a thankful spirit even in difficult seasons.
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?”
“"Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?'”
“"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
“Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
“For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
“Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin,”
“yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.”
“But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?”
“"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”
“The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.”
“giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;”
“A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”
“Rejoice always.”
“Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.”
“Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;”
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
“I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.”
“I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.”
“Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”