A grateful heart should be part of what it is to be a Christian. Anyone who recognizes that they have been saved through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ knows that they have done nothing to deserve this reward, they have received it only through the grace of God. Remembering this truth should make us grateful every moment of every day.
We didn't deserve anything, but through Jesus we have everything! Every day is a good day to say "Thank you, God, thank you, Jesus!"
Here are a few Bible scriptures that encourage thankfulness to live a life with gratitude and joy.
1. Psalms 92:1-2
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,
- Psalms 92:1-2
2. Romans 1:21
For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
- Romans 1:21
3. Psalms 103:2
Praise the Lord , my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
- Psalms 103:2
4. 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.
- Colossians 3:17
5. Psalms 118:24
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
- Psalms 118:24
6. Psalms 136:1
Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good. His love endures forever.
- Psalms 136:1
7. Ephesians 1:16
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
- Ephesians 1:16
8. Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
- Colossians 3:15
9. Psalms 107:1
Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his love endures forever.
- Psalms 107:1
10. 2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
11. Psalms 50:23
Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.”
- Psalms 50:23
12. Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 5:20
13. Psalms 100:1-5
Shout for joy to the Lord , all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
- Psalms 100:1-5
14. Acts 24:3
Everywhere and in every way, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with profound gratitude.
- Acts 24:3
15. 1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.
- 1 Timothy 1:12
16. Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
- Hebrews 13:15
17. Psalms 118:28-29
You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his love endures forever.
- Psalms 118:28-29
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