Sometimes we need borrowed words to express what we feel. The Bible offers 30 below — passages that span Scripture to nurture a thankful heart.
Thanks for God's character
1. Psalm 100:4–5 — "Enter his gates with thanksgiving..."
2. Psalm 107:1 — "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good..."
3. Psalm 118:1 — "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
4. 1 Chronicles 16:34 — "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good..."
5. Psalm 136:1 — "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good..."
Thanks for salvation
6. 2 Corinthians 9:15 — "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
7. 1 Corinthians 15:57 — "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory..."
8. Colossians 1:12 — "...giving thanks to the Father..."
9. Romans 6:17 — "But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves..."
10. 1 Peter 1:3 — "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!"
Thanks in adversity
11. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "Give thanks in all circumstances..."
12. Philippians 4:6 — "Do not be anxious about anything..."
13. Job 1:21 — "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."
14. Lamentations 3:22–23 — "Because of the Lord's great love..."
15. Habakkuk 3:17–18 — "Though the fig tree does not bud..."
Thanks for provision
16. Matthew 6:11 — "Give us today our daily bread."
17. Philippians 4:19 — "And my God will meet all your needs..."
18. Psalm 23:1 — "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."
19. Psalm 34:10 — "...those who seek the Lord lack no good thing."
20. James 1:17 — "Every good and perfect gift is from above..."
Thanks in community
21. Ephesians 5:20 — "Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything..."
22. Colossians 3:17 — "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed..."
23. Colossians 2:6–7 — "...overflowing with thankfulness."
24. Psalm 35:18 — "I will give you thanks in the great assembly..."
25. Psalm 107:22 — "Let them sacrifice thank offerings..."
Personal thanks
26. Psalm 9:1 — "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart..."
27. Psalm 30:12 — "...that my heart may sing your praises..."
28. Psalm 69:30 — "I will praise God's name in song..."
29. Psalm 103:1–2 — "Praise the Lord, my soul..."
30. Revelation 7:12 — "Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks..."
How to use this list
Pick 3 verses a week. Memorize one, pray the second out loud, share the third with someone who needs encouragement. Gratitude grows when practiced.