Gratitude is a very powerful thing. It helps us shift our focus from what is missing to what we have already received. The Bible talks a lot about being grateful no matter what circumstances you are in. Whether you are going through a period of joy or challenges, gratitude always brings you closer to God.
We have listed 14 Bible verses about gratitude! 🙏🏽
What does the Bible say about gratitude?
Sometimes being thankful is easy, but at other times it feels like a challenge. Yet the Bible encourages us to remain grateful in all situations because God is always good.
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."
Colossians 3:17
"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 107:1
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
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 103:2-5
‘Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not one of His benefits. Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who delivers your life from destruction, Who crowns you with goodness and mercy, Who saturates your mouth with goodness, Who renews your youth as that of an eagle.’
Colossians 2:6-7
‘As you have therefore accepted Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, as you have been taught; abound in it, with thanksgiving.’
Colossians 4:2
‘Keep strong in prayer, and be vigilant in it with thanksgiving.’
Hebrews 12:28
‘Therefore, since we receive an unshakable kingdom, let us hold fast to grace, and thereby serve God in a way pleasing to Him, with awe and reverence.’
Psalm 95:1-2
‘Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord, let us rejoice before the rock of our salvation. Let us meet His face with a song of praise, let us rejoice before Him with psalms.’
Ephesians 5:19-20
‘And speak among yourselves with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, and sing to the Lord and praise Him in your hearts, always giving thanks for all things to God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.’
Psalm 100:4-5
‘Enter His gates with a sacrifice of praise, His courts with a song of praise; praise Him, praise His Name. For the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting, His faithfulness from generation to generation.’
2 Corinthians 9:15
‘Thank God for His Son, whom He has given. This is so wonderful that there are no words for it.’
Isaiah 12:4-5
‘On that day you will say, Thank the Lord, call on His Name, make His deeds known among the nations, call to mind that His Name is highly exalted. Sing psalms to the Lord, for He has done very great things. Let this be known all over the earth!’
Gratitude brings us closer to Jesus
Whether your life is currently running smoothly or not, gratitude reminds you that God is always with us. His love, faithfulness and grace are reason enough to thank Him every day. 🤎
Want to help remind yourself or someone else of God's goodness? Take a look at our Christian cards and posters with encouraging Bible verses!
