10 Thankful Bible Verses To Grow Thankful Hearts

Gratitude shapes us - it takes the focus off ourselves to another. Gratitude to the Lord changes us - the focus being on God, offering our deep thanks, drawing us nearer to Him. We can help nudge children in this direction by prompting them with verses to plant in their hearts. Memory verses are like seeds, planted in young hearts, so that over the years they grow and flourish. While a child may only memorize the verse in their youth, they may recall it at pivotal times in their future years. Here are a few seeds to plant in this season.

Psalm 9:1 I will give  thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. NIV

Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. NLT

Psalm 106:1 Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. NIV

1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. NIV

Colossians 2:7 Keep your roots deep in [Christ] and have your lives built on him. Be strong in the faith, just as you were taught. And always be thankful. ICB

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful. NIRV

Colossians 4:2 Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful. NIRV

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. NIV

Hebrews 12:28a So let us be thankful because we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. ICB

Revelation 11:17 We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. NIV

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