10 Important Verses on Giving Thanks to God

“Praise the Lord, my soul ; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 102 ; v.1-2)

“Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.” (John 11:41)

“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart ; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.” (Psalm 137:1-2)

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1 46:7)

“ The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” (2 Samuel 22:47)

Praising God for forgiving our sins

“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” (Isaiah 43:25)

Bless the name of Jesus who saves us

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Thanking God for His plan for us

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” (John 15:16)

Thank God that He never leaves us

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15)

Giving thanks for God’s goodness

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

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More questions about thanksgiving

Which psalm to recite to thank God?

A beautiful psalm of thanksgiving is Psalm 108.
“My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. …
With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.” (Psalm 108; selected verses)
(This is not the only thanksgiving psalm: see also Psalm 103 and Psalm 138.)

How can I express gratitude to God?

To express gratitude for all God’s benefits is to give thanks. Paul reminds us that thanksgiving is a Christian duty:
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)
Practical ways:
— Start in the morning with a prayer of gratitude for the new day.
— Remember to give thanks for what you receive throughout the day (for example after meals, with the traditional “grace”).
— End the day with an evening prayer of thanksgiving, recalling moments of joy, peace, comfort, support, and friendship.

What prayer can I say to thank God for a favor received?

You can thank God using the words of Scripture—verses and psalms—or with your own. Simply saying “Thank you, my God” is already a beautiful prayer.
Example: “Thank you, Lord, for the grace you have granted me (name the grace…). I recognize in it the sign of your love, goodness, and infinite mercy. May the memory of this grace remain alive in me and nourish my praise.”