Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to teach kids about gratitude, thankfulness, and recognizing the blessings in their lives. These Thanksgiving Bible verses and scriptures are perfect for reading together as a family, using in Sunday school, adding to Thanksgiving activities, or sharing around the dinner table.
We’ve gathered 40 meaningful Thanksgiving scriptures about giving thanks, praising God, faith, and gratitude that families can read and discuss together.
Thanksgiving Bible Verses
One of my favorite Bible verses is Philippians 4:6 “Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks.” This verse highlights the abundance of reasons for gratitude and emphasizes how, through our faith in the Lord, we can continuously communicate through prayer and offer our thanks to Him. With the help of some of my friends, I’ve gathered some of our favorite Thanksgiving Bible verses.
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20
“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.”
Colossians 3:17
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 136:1
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
2 Corinthians 9:15
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?”
1 Corinthians 10:30
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 118:29
“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”
Psalm 7:17
“If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.
Leviticus 7:12
“And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will.”
Leviticus 22:29
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:”
Psalm 50:14
“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”
2 Samuel 22:50
“Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.”
Daniel 6:10
“And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.”
Matthew 15:36
“And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.”
Mark 8:6
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
Hebrews 13:15
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgivng: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalm 69:30
“Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.”
1 Samuel 12:24-25
“Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.”
Psalm 32:11
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12
“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”
Hebrews 12:28
“But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”
Matthew 13:16
“O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.”
Psalm 95:1-3
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 107:1
“They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:23
“Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks”
Philippians 4:6
“He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.”
Romans 14:6
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Colossians 3:15
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Ephesians 2:8
“Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 106:1
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”
Numbers 6:24
“My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 Corinthians 16:24
“And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.”
Isaiah 11:12
“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.”
Jonah 2:9
“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalm 9:1
“Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:”
Psalm 147:7
“Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.”
Revelation 11:17
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.”
Ezra 3:11
Short Thanksgiving Bible Verses About Gratitude
Sometimes the simplest verses can have the biggest impact, especially when sharing scripture with kids. These short Thanksgiving Bible verses are easy to read, remember, and discuss together as a family. Use them around the Thanksgiving table, during family devotionals, or as a simple reminder to practice gratitude throughout the season.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“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.”
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful.”
Psalm 95:2
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
These short scriptures are also perfect for writing on Thanksgiving place cards, gratitude notes, classroom activities, or a family gratitude board. Encourage kids to choose their favorite verse and talk about what it means to them and what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving.
How To Use These Thanksgiving Bible Verses For Kids
Making the most of these Thanksgiving Bible verses for kids involves a thoughtful approach. Try using these tips and tricks to help your kids engage in bible verses about gratitude.
Creative Activities: Pair the verses with craft projects, like making thank-you cards or a gratitude jar. Let kids express their appreciation through art while discussing the verses’ significance.
Storytime: Share relatable stories from the Bible that align with the verses. Highlight characters or events that exemplify thankfulness, fostering a deeper understanding.
Memorization: Turn memorizing a verse into a fun challenge. Create games or competitions encouraging kids to memorize and recite the verses accurately.
Interactive Reading: Read the verses together, alternating between you and the children. Pause after each verse to discuss its message and how it relates to their lives.
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