Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings and express gratitude for all that God provides. This page features a selection of meaningful Bible verses that capture the essence of thankfulness, along with printable resources to help families and classrooms incorporate them into their celebrations. Explore these inspiring verses and activities to cultivate a heart of gratitude this Thanksgiving season!
Psalm 100 is a beautiful reminder of God’s blessings and His wonderful deeds. Incorporate this scripture into your personal quiet time or memorize this passage together as a family or class.
Shout for joy to the Lord (hands at mouth as if shouting)
all the earth (fist, with other hand pull “plant” out of top of fist)
Worship the Lord (praise hands)
with gladness (point to smile)
Come before Him with joyful songs (wave come)
Know that the Lord is God (point to brain)
It is He who made us (point up)
and we are His (thumb to self)
we are his people, the sheep of His pasture (walking two fingers up other arm)
Enter His gates with thanksgiving (open hands as if opening a gate)
and His courts with praise (praise hands).
Give thanks to Him (sign thanks)
and praise His name (praise hands)
For the Lord is GOOD! (thumbs up)
and His love endures forever (hands on heart)
His faithfulness continues through all generations (rotate hands as if saying "on and on and on")
Psalm 100 Application
According to Wikipedia, the Pilgrims sighted land on November 9, 1620. "The passengers who had endured miserable conditions for about sixty-five days were led by William Brewster in Psalm 100 as a prayer of thanksgiving." What better way to begin your Thanksgiving celebration than reciting this Psalm together as a family. Make the goal of memorizing these five verses for the month of November.
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The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Print the Psalm 28:7 printable.
I will praise God's name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.
Print the Psalm 69:30 printable.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.
Print the Psalm 107:1 printable.
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Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.
Print the Psalm 107:8 printable.
Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of His works with songs of joy.
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
Praise the Lord give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
Print the Psalm 106:1 printable.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His loving kindness is everlasting.
...but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Print the 1 Thessalonians 5:18 printable.
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