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Thanksgiving

Bible Verses for Thanksgiving and Gratitude

Use this sequence during national thanksgiving holidays, parish stewardship launches, or personal gratitude challenges.

  1. #1 — Psalm 102(103):1-2

    “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.”

  2. #2 — Psalm 135(136):1

    “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.”

  3. #3 — 1 Chronicles 16:34

    “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!”

  4. #4 — Colossians 3:15-17

    “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… and be thankful.”

  5. #5 — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

  6. #6 — James 1:17

    “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”

After each verse, invite groups to name one gift they received this year and record it in a communal gratitude journal.

Liturgical connection: Ideal for Akathist services of thanksgiving, parish harvest dinners, or stewardship testimonies.

Application Ideas

  • Print postcards with these verses for parishioners to mail as thank-you notes.
  • Encourage families to read one verse before nightly meals during November.
  • Create an AthonApp gratitude challenge that nudges users to log daily blessings.