Thanksgiving Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. It invites us to pause and recognize the abundance of blessings in our lives, big and small. The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of the importance of giving thanks, encouraging us to cultivate a heart of gratitude in all circumstances.
In this post, we’ve gathered 30 powerful Bible verses that capture the essence of Thanksgiving Day. These scriptures inspire us to acknowledge God’s goodness and to express our appreciation for His generous gifts. Let these verses guide your reflections and enrich your celebrations as you embrace the spirit of thankfulness.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
While you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.
And in that day you will say: Praise the LORD, call upon His name; declare His deeds among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted.
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His steadfast love endures forever.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
And fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
And He took the seven loaves and the fish, and gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude.
Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to Your name.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praises on the harp to our God.
When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.
To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is My body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, because of Your righteous judgments.
Famous and Strong Quotes about thanksgiving day
We are not alone, we are connected; we are all part of the great web of gratitude.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.
Gratitude for God’s Blessings on Thanksgiving Day
Heavenly Father,
On this special Thanksgiving Day, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude. We thank You for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon us, for the gift of life, love, and community. Each moment shared with family and friends is a reminder of Your grace and goodness.
Lord, we are grateful for the food on our tables, a symbol of Your provision. May we never take for granted the abundance that surrounds us. Help us to remember those who are in need and guide us to extend our hands and hearts to them.
As we gather today, may our conversations be filled with joy and laughter. Let our hearts reflect Your love and kindness, and may we offer thanks not just in words but in our actions. Help us to live out our gratitude each day, being mindful of the blessings we receive.
We praise You for Your everlasting support and guidance. May our lives be a testimony of Your love, and may we continuously seek to honor You in all that we do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.