With Thanksgiving just behind us, the family and fun all gone, and I had time to ponder about the true meaning of giving thanks. Giving thanks is more than just saying “I’m thankful for insert something/someone.” It shows more in your actions than your words. A perfect example of that is Jesus. Here are 10 (out of the many) Bible verses for Thanksgiving:

1) 2 Corinthians 4:15:

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

2) Jeremiah 30:19:

From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreases; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained.

3) Psalm 9:1:

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

4) Psalm 107: 8-9:

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

5) Ephesians 1: 15-16:

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

6) 1 Timothy 4:45:

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is relieved with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated bytes word of God and prayer.

7) 1 Chronicles 16:34:

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

8) Psalm 7:17:

I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.

9) Isaiah 12:4:

In that day you will say “Give praise to the Lord, porcelain his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.”

10) 1 Thessalonians 5:18:

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Even though Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner, you can still give thanks. Giving thanks isn’t seasonal, it should be done all year around. Even though not many people give thanks during the year, unless its a holiday, you can make a difference and set an example of the importance of giving thanks everyday. It is important to thank God and let Him know how grateful you are for everything he has given you. Show God how much you love Him. Praise Him by thanking him for what he has and will give you.