What scripture says
Bible verses about thankfulness
"In every thing give thanks": scripture treats thankfulness as a way of life rather than a reaction to good days. These verses — many from the Psalms — are words of gratitude to say back to God.
In every thing give thanks
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Read it in its chapter →Enter into his gates with thanksgiving
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Read it in its chapter →O give thanks unto the LORD
Psalm 107:1
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Read it in its chapter →And be ye thankful
Colossians 3:15-17
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Read it in its chapter →With thanksgiving let your requests be known
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.
Read it in its chapter →Giving thanks always for all things
Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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King James Version · public domain
Hymns to sing
- A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining ForthPaul Gerhardt (1607–1676)
- Alleluia, Sing To Jesus!William Chatterton Dix (1837–1865)
- Amazing GraceJohn Newton (1725–1807)
- And Can It BeCharles Wesley (1707–1788)
- Christ Jesus Lay In Death's Strong BandsMartin Luther (1483–1546)
- Come, Your Heart and Voices RaisingPaul Gerhardt (1607–1676)