Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it is a posture of the heart. When we pause to thank God, we remember that every breath, every provision, and every answered prayer comes from His hand.
Gratitude lifts our eyes from our worries to His faithfulness, and it opens our hearts to fresh joy and peace. These Scriptures and prayers will help you say “thank You” to God in a meaningful, biblical way.
As you pray, let His Word shape your gratitude for the past, your trust for the present, and your hope for the future. He is worthy of praise in every season.
Prayers For Thanksgiving With Bible Verses
1. Psalm 107:1
“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
God’s enduring mercy is the foundation of our thanksgiving. Even when seasons change, His goodness remains steady. Gratitude grows when we remember His faithful love.
Prayer:
“Lord, I give You thanks because You are good and Your mercy endures forever. Thank You for holding my life in Your hands. Let my heart remember Your kindness today. May my words and actions reflect Your goodness to others. Amen.”
2. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
God’s will includes gratitude in all circumstances, not for everything, but in everything. Thanksgiving is a choice that honors His sovereignty and care.
Prayer:
“Father, teach me to give thanks in every circumstance. When life is bright, keep me humble; when it’s hard, keep me trusting. I choose gratitude today because Christ is with me and Your will for me is good. Amen.”
3. Psalm 100:4
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.”
Thanksgiving is the way into God’s presence. Grateful hearts become sanctuaries of praise, welcoming His nearness and peace.
Prayer:
“Lord, I come into Your presence with thanksgiving. Thank You for Your unfailing love, daily provisions, and guiding hand. Let praise rise from my heart and make my life a place where You are honored and welcomed. Amen.”
4. Psalm 103:2
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
Gratitude remembers. Forgetting makes us anxious; remembering makes us worship. We rehearse God’s benefits to strengthen our faith.
Prayer:
“Faithful God, I bless Your name and choose to remember Your benefits—forgiveness, healing, guidance, and grace. Thank You for blessings seen and unseen. Write Your faithfulness on my heart so I never forget Your kindness. Amen.”
5. James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.”
Behind every kindness and provision stands the Giver. Thanksgiving grows when we trace each gift back to the Father of lights.
Prayer:
“Father, all good gifts come from You. Thank You for food, friendships, health, and hope. Help me steward Your gifts wisely and share generously. May my gratitude honor You, the Giver of every perfect gift. Amen.”
6. Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts… and be ye thankful.”
Gratitude and peace walk together. When thanksgiving fills our hearts, God’s peace rules over our worries.
Prayer:
“Prince of Peace, let Your peace rule in my heart today. I thank You for Your presence, Your promises, and Your patience. Calm my anxious thoughts and teach me to stay thankful in all things. Amen.”
7. Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Thanksgiving doesn’t ignore needs, it frames them. Gratitude opens our prayers to God’s peace and perspective.
Prayer:
“Lord, I bring my needs to You with thanksgiving. Thank You for hearing me and caring for me. Replace worry with worship and fear with faith. Let Your peace guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
8. Psalm 118:1
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
Repetition of this verse in Scripture reminds us to anchor gratitude in God’s unchanging character. His mercy deserves our continual thanks.
Prayer:
“Good Lord, I give You thanks for Your steadfast mercy. Thank You for keeping me through every season. May my gratitude be steady like Your love, and may my life reflect Your goodness. Amen.”
9. Hebrews 13:15
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually… giving thanks to his name.”
Sometimes gratitude is sacrificial, we choose praise even when feelings lag. God receives such thanks as worship.
Prayer:
“Father, I offer You the sacrifice of praise. Thank You for who You are, beyond what I see. Strengthen my heart to give thanks continually, trusting Your goodness in every moment. Amen.”
10. Ephesians 5:20
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Through Jesus, we can thank God for all things, trusting His sovereign goodness. Gratitude is the language of a redeemed heart.
Prayer:
“God and Father, in Jesus’ name I give You thanks always. Thank You for grace upon grace, for lessons learned, and for blessings received. Keep my heart singing of Your kindness. Amen.”
11. Psalm 95:1–2
“O come, let us sing unto the LORD… Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving.”
Worship and thanksgiving are inseparable. Songs of thanks soften hearts and lift eyes to the greatness of God.
Prayer:
“Lord, I come with thanksgiving and song. Thank You for Your mighty works and tender mercies. Let my worship delight Your heart and deepen my joy in You today. Amen.”
12. Psalm 34:1
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
“At all times” turns gratitude into a lifestyle. Praise becomes a habit that carries us through valleys and mountaintops.
Prayer:
“Father, teach me to bless You at all times. Fill my mouth with praise and my mind with remembrance. Thank You for being constant and kind. Let continual gratitude shape my words and ways. Amen.”
13. Psalm 9:1
“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Wholehearted thanksgiving tells the story of God’s wonders. Testimony multiplies gratitude in us and others.
Prayer:
“Lord, with my whole heart I thank You. You have done marvelous things. Help me to share Your goodness boldly so others may see and praise You too. Amen.”
14. 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
Jesus is the indescribable gift. All our thanksgiving flows from the cross and the empty tomb.
Prayer:
“Father, thank You for the unspeakable gift of Jesus. Because of Him I have forgiveness, hope, and eternal life. Let my gratitude for Christ color everything I do today. Amen.”
15. Psalm 92:1
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High.”
Thanksgiving is good for our souls and honoring to God. It reorients our hearts toward what is true.
Prayer:
“Most High, it is good to give You thanks. Thank You for Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night. Let praise be my habit and gratitude my song. Amen.”
16. Psalm 145:9
“The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
God’s goodness touches every corner of creation, and our lives. Thanksgiving acknowledges His tender mercies.
Prayer:
“Good Lord, thank You for Your mercy over my life. Your kindness has sustained me. Open my eyes to notice Your goodness today, and help me reflect that goodness to others. Amen.”
17. 1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”
Gratitude overflows into witness. We thank God and tell others what He has done.
Prayer:
“Lord, I give You thanks and call upon Your name. You have been faithful. Give me boldness and joy to share Your deeds with those around me, that many may praise You too. Amen.”
18. Psalm 116:12
“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
Thanksgiving asks how to respond. We cannot repay God, but we can offer worship, obedience, and love.
Prayer:
“Gracious God, for all Your benefits, I offer You my thanks and my life. Teach me to walk in obedience, to love well, and to serve with joy as my thank-you to You. Amen.”
19. Psalm 30:11–12
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing… O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”
God transforms sorrow into joy. Thanksgiving remembers His healing and vows enduring praise.
Prayer:
“Lord, thank You for turning mourning into dancing. You clothed me with gladness. I will give You thanks forever. Help me never forget Your deliverance and kindness. Amen.”
20. Psalm 107:8
“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
God’s goodness deserves our praise. Thanksgiving is the right response to His wonders, daily and lifelong.
Prayer:
“Father, I praise You for Your goodness and wonderful works in my life. Thank You for provision, protection, and peace. Let my praise be loud and my gratitude sincere. Amen.”
21. Colossians 2:7
“Rooted and built up in him… abounding therein with thanksgiving.”
A rooted life overflows with gratitude. The more we grow in Christ, the more thanksgiving abounds.
Prayer:
“Lord, root and build me up in Christ. Make my faith steady and my gratitude abundant. Thank You for growing me, guiding me, and holding me fast. Let thankfulness spill over into every area of my life. Amen.”
22. Psalm 23:1
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Contentment springs from trusting the Shepherd’s care. Gratitude blooms when we rest in His provision.
Prayer:
“Good Shepherd, thank You that I lack nothing in Your care. You lead, feed, and restore me. Teach me contentment and gratitude for the way You provide each day. Amen.”
23. 2 Samuel 22:50
“I will praise thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”
Thanksgiving is public and courageous. We honor God by praising Him wherever we are.
Prayer:
“Lord, I will praise You openly. Thank You for victories seen and mercies hidden. Give me courage to honor Your name in every place, that others may come to know Your goodness. Amen.”
24. Psalm 138:1,3
“I will praise thee with my whole heart… In the day when I cried thou answeredst me.”
Answered prayer fuels wholehearted thanks. Gratitude remembers God’s timely help.
Prayer:
“Father, with my whole heart I thank You for hearing me. You strengthened my soul when I cried to You. Let this remembrance keep me praising and trusting You in all things. Amen.”
25. Revelation 7:12
“Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving… be unto our God for ever and ever.”
Thanksgiving is the song of heaven. Our praise joins an eternal chorus that exalts God’s worth.
Prayer:
“Holy God, I add my voice to heaven’s thanksgiving. You are worthy of blessing, glory, and honor forever. Thank You for salvation in Christ and for the hope that anchors my soul. Amen.”
26. Psalm 63:3
“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”
God’s steadfast love surpasses every earthly joy. Gratitude flows when we treasure His love above all.
Prayer:
“Father, Your lovingkindness is better than life. Thank You for love that never leaves. Let my lips praise You and my life testify to Your faithful mercy today. Amen.”
27. Psalm 28:7
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped… with my song will I praise him.”
Trust leads to help; help leads to praise. Thanksgiving remembers the God who strengthened and shielded us.
Prayer:
“Strength and Shield, I thank You for helping me. You heard my cry and steadied my heart. Fill me with a song of praise, and keep me trusting You in every need. Amen.”
28. Psalm 13:6
“I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”
God’s bounty, His generous dealings, deserves our song. Gratitude sees abundance even after waiting and trials.
Prayer:
“Lord, You have dealt bountifully with me. Thank You for kindness beyond measure. Teach me to sing of Your generosity and to share Your goodness with others. Amen.”
29. Psalm 65:11
“Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.”
God crowns seasons with goodness. Thanksgiving looks back and sees His faithful fingerprints.
Prayer:
“Father, thank You for crowning this season with Your goodness. I see Your grace in answered prayers, daily bread, and quiet mercies. Let my gratitude be deep and my faith expectant for the days ahead. Amen.”
30. Romans 11:36
“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever.”
Everything begins with God, is sustained by God, and returns in glory to God. Thanksgiving rightly centers all things in Him.
Prayer:
“Lord, all things are from You, through You, and to You. Thank You for life, breath, and every blessing. Receive my gratitude and be glorified in my thoughts, words, and deeds today and always. Amen.”
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is the rhythm that keeps our hearts aligned with God’s goodness. As you give thanks, you will notice His fingerprints in the smallest details and His faithfulness in the biggest moments.
Gratitude turns ordinary days into altars and burdens into opportunities for praise. Keep praying these Scriptures over your mornings and meals, commutes and conversations.
Let thanksgiving be your first response and your final word each day. The God who has been kind will continue to be kind, now and forever. May your life become a living thank-you to the One who does all things well.