If you're looking for Thanksgiving inspiration for this year's holiday, we've got just what you need! Here we have collected 10 Thanksgiving quotes from contemporary and early Christian leaders to show the importance of giving thanks to God.
In the spirit of thanksgiving, let us rejoice in the many blessings in our life that God has granted.
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." ~ Colossians 3:15
Read and meditate on these profound quotes about gratitude so that you may truly embrace the purpose of Thanksgiving. God bless you and your family this holiday!
To help you in thanking God, we created a 30 Days of Gratitude Prayer Guide HERE. Download and print this guide to keep with you as a reminder of God's love and promises.
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Rick Warren
"In happy moments, praise God. In difficult moments, seek God. In quiet moments, worship God. In painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.” ~ Rick Warren
Charles Stanley
“Gratitude produces deep, abiding joy because we know that God is working in us, even through difficulties.” ~ Charles Stanley
Tim Keller
“Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do.” ~ Tim Keller
R.C. Sproul
“God doesn’t want us to just feel gratitude, but for us to show it by giving thanks to God with our lives.” ~ R.C. Sproul
John MacArthur
“No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord.” ~ John MacArthur
St. John Chrysostom
“Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.” ~ St. John Chrysostom
Apostle Paul, Philippians 4:6
“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” ~ St. Paul, Philippians 4:6
St. Maximos the Confessor
“Every genuine confession humbles the soul. When it takes the form of thanksgiving, it teaches the soul that it has been delivered by the grace of God.” ~ St. Maximos the Confessor
St. Ambrose of Optina
“We must begin with thanksgiving for everything. The beginning of joy is to be content with your situation.” ~ St. Ambrose of Optina
St. Peter of Damaskos
"God did not create us for wrath but for salvation, so that we might enjoy His blessings; and we should therefore be thankful and grateful towards our Benefactor." ~ St. Peter of Damaskos
Originally published Tuesday, 09 November 2021.
