31 Reasons Why Believers Should Give Thanks
- Because God is good. 1 Chronicles 16:34
- Because it is a correct response to God’s righteousness. Psalm 7:17
- Because the Lord helps us. Psalm 28:7
- Because thanksgiving glorifies God. Psalm 50:23
- Because His name is good. Psalm 54:6
- Because thanksgiving magnifies God. Psalm 69:30
- Because God is near to us. Psalm 75:1
- Because God will ultimately deliver His people from their enemies. Psalm 79:13
- Because it is a good thing to do. Psalm 92:1
- Because God is faithful to all generations. Psalm 100:5
- Because God’s steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
- Because of God’s wondrous works. Psalm 107:8
- Because God is our salvation. Psalm 118:21
- Because He is our God. Psalm 118:28
- Because God has exalted His own name and His word. Psalm 138:2
- Because thanksgiving is a characteristic of righteous people. Psalm 140:13
- Because we are His workmanship and the recipients of His mercy. Psalm 145:9-10
- Because His anger has been turned away from us. Isaiah 12:1
- Because of Jesus’ example of giving thanks. Luke 22:19
- Because others have heard an account of faithful believers. Romans 1:8
- Because we are no longer slaves to sin. Romans 6:17
- Because we see God’s grace working in other believers. 1 Corinthians 1:4
- Because we are given victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
- Because of answered prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:11
- Because God works through believers to spread knowledge of Himself. 2 Corinthians 2:14
- Because we are commanded to give thanks always and for everything. Ephesians 5:20
- Because it is God’s will that we give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Because we see God’s love demonstrated by other believers. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
- Because God entrusts us with the task of serving Him. 1 Timothy 1:12
- Because we remember believing friends. Philemon 1:4
- Because we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Hebrews 12:28
Know that the LORD, he is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100:3-5