31 Reasons Believers Should Give Thanks

1. Because God is good. 1 Chronicles 16:34

2. Because it is a correct response to God’s righteousness. Psalm 7:17

3. Because the Lord helps us. Psalm 28:7

4. Because thanksgiving glorifies God. Psalm 50:23

5. Because His name is good. Psalm 54:6

6. Because thanksgiving magnifies God. Psalm 69:30

7. Because God is near to us. Psalm 75:1

8. Because God will ultimately deliver His people from their enemies. Psalm 79:13

9. Because it is a good thing to do. Psalm 92:1

10. Because God is faithful to all generations. Psalm 100:5

11. Because God’s steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

12. Because of God’s wondrous works. Psalm 107:8

13. Because God is our salvation. Psalm 118:21

14. Because He is our God. Psalm 118:28

15. Because God has exalted His own name and His word. Psalm 138:2

16. Because thanksgiving is a characteristic of righteous people. Psalm 140:13

17. Because we are His workmanship and the recipients of His mercy. Psalm 145:9-10

18. Because His anger has been turned away from us. Isaiah 12:1

19. Because of Jesus’ example of giving thanks. Luke 22:19

20. Because others have heard an account of faithful believers. Romans 1:8

21. Because we are no longer slaves to sin. Romans 6:17

22. Because we see God’s grace working in other believers. 1 Corinthians 1:4

23. Because we are given victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

24. Because of answered prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:11

25. Because God works through believers to spread knowledge of Himself. 2 Corinthians 2:14

26. Because we are commanded to give thanks always and for everything. Ephesians 5:20

27. Because it is God’s will that we give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

28. Because we see God’s love demonstrated by other believers. 2 Thessalonians 1:3

29. Because God entrusts us with the task of serving Him. 1 Timothy 1:12

30. Because we remember believing friends. Philemon 1:4

31. 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

 

 

Copyright © 2011 Susan Verstraete.