Bible Verses About Gratitude

Bible Verses About Gratitude

Read Catholic Bible verses and saint quotes about gratitude: giving thanks in all circumstances.

Gratitude turns our eyes from what is missing to the gifts already given. Scripture urges thanksgiving in every season because God is faithful, even when life is hard.

These Bible verses and saint quotes about gratitude can reshape your prayer into praise. Use them to begin the day or to close it with thanks.

Verses & quotes: Bible Verses About Gratitude

Scripture selections come from the Catholic Bible editions used in Catholic Daily; saint quotes are from the Catholic tradition.

  1. Psalm 35:4-5

    Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgrace. Let those who plot evil against me be turned back and confounded. Make them like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them on.
  2. Psalm 140:14

    Then the righteous will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

    Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
  4. Hebrews 13:5-6

    Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never forsake you or abandon you. Thus we may say with confidence: The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?
  5. Psalm 101:4-5

    May the devious heart keep far from me; the wicked I will not acknowledge. Whoever slanders a neighbor in secret I will reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure.
  6. Proverbs 11:25

    Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
  7. Luke 1:46-48

    My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
  8. Matthew 10:8

    Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
  10. St. Gianna Beretta Molla

    The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.
  11. St. Gemma Galgani

    Oh Jesus, what would have become of me, if You had not drawn me to Thee?
  12. St. Ignatius of Loyola

    What has He done for me? He has loved me and given me His whole self. What shall I do for Him? I shall love Him and give myself to Him without reserve.

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