In this article, we will discover 100 things to thank God for. This list will help you cultivate a heart of thanksgiving and encourage you to make your own list of things to thank God for.
We live in a world that is full of negativity. It’s easy to get caught up in all the bad things happening and forget about all the good. That’s why it’s important to take a step back and remember all the things we have to be grateful for. But more than just that we as Christians, are called to give thanks in all things (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
This is not always easy, but it is a discipline that yields many rewards. When we take the time to grateful for the good in our lives, we open ourselves up to the blessing and presence of God. What better way to start your day than by thanking God for all He has done?
Today, we are going to look at a list of 100 things to thank god for. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s a great place to start! And these are general things…you have specific things you can also add to this list.
But before we dig into that list let’s look at why it is important to be grateful to god for the things in our life.
Thanksgiving and God’s Presence
Not that long ago I woke up in the middle of the night. It was around 2:30 am and I was WIDE awake. I lay there for a bit and then decided to spend time with the Lord. Then this idea came to my head to not really pray or make requests, but just to list things I am thankful for to the Lord. Kind of like thanksgiving prayers!
As I started, I was super intentional about the way I was thankful. I didn’t just say…”God, I am thankful for my family….(next thing)…God, I am thankful for my house.” I actually went into detail about specific things that happened that only God could have done and I thanked Him. Here is an example of the house we recently bought…
“Lord thank you that I have a roof over my head and that you provided this house. Thank you that we were able to get this home at such a great price and were able to get a loan. Thank you that you led my brother to find this home online for us and all the doors opened up easily. I know this was Your hand at work in my family’s life. Thank you, for helping us and guiding us here.”
I went on for about an hour thanking God for spiritual things, physical things, and more. By the time I finished, I was beaming and felt the presence of God so strongly. I felt such an overwhelming sense of joy, peace, and contentment in my heart and over my whole body. Reflecting back to recent things that have happened and things that happened 20 years was so beautiful. It just opened my eyes so much to the goodness of God in my life.
The Bible says, we enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. And that’s exactly what it felt like. I was entering the gates into God’s presence as my heart was filled with gratitude.
So, as we go through this list of things to thank God I want to encourage you to go deep into each thing and even get specific into your own personal life. Keep in mind that this is a great starting point as to what to thank God for, but I know you can think of more! Connect with Him and I’m telling you…You will be so blessed by it!
Alright, let’s look at 100 things to thank Jesus!
100 Things to Thank God For
- For God’s Love
- For God’s Ultimate Plan For My Life
- Salvation
- Answered Prayers
- Good Health
- God’s Word
- The Blood of Jesus
- Eternal Life
- Peace of Mind
- A Roof Over Our Heads
- God’s Goodness
- God’s Sovereignty
- Loving Family and Friends
- Freedom: Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, and more
- Hope in God
- Our Talents and Abilities
- That God Will Never Leave Us Nor Forsake Us
- The Beauty of Nature
- Humor
- God’s Blessings On Our Life
- Sanctification
- God’s Grace
- The Joy of the Lord
- Laughter
- Fellowship with Believers
- Forgiveness: The Ability to forgive and be forgiven
- One Day I’ll Go To Heaven
- Seeing People Overcome adversity
- God’s Faithfulness
- Family
- Good Friends
- Food To Eat
- Clean Water
- Fresh air to breathe
- Church Family
- Godly Wisdom
- Breakthrough
- Hearing The Voice Of God
- Hugs From Loved Ones
- New Beginnings
- Restoration
- The Gifts of the Spirit
- Victory Over Adversity
- Days Off
- Good Surprises
- Provision
- His Good Plans He Has For Us
- A Job
- God’s Healing Touch
- A Good Education
- Clothes to Wear
- A Warm Bed
- Transportation (car)
- God’s Protection
- God’s Mercy
- Second Chances
- Flowers and Trees
- Reconciliation
- Rest and Peace
- Being Able to Worship God
- Open Doors
- Good Weather
- New Friends
- Favor
- Angelic Protection
- The Ability to Read
- We are One in Christ
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit
- The ability to see, hear, touch and feel
- Good company
- Dreams Coming True
- God Speaking To Us
- My Calling
- I Am Known By God
- Companionship
- God’s Truth
- For the Sun
- Creativity
- For the Moon and Stars
- That God is the Great Physician
- Our Prayers are Heard
- For My Parents
- For My Siblings
- Godly Leaders
- Bathrooms and Clean Hygiene
- Music
- The Ability to Read
- The Ability to Write
- The Preaching of the Gospel
- Discernment
- The Will of God
- Bible Prophecy
- The Renewing of the Mind
- Good Teachers
- To Love And Be Loved
- Our Treasure in Heaven
- God’s Patience
- The Ability to Give to Others
- The Ability to Serve Others
- My Relationship with Jesus
FREE PDF List of 100 Things To Thank God For
I thought it would be cool to do a little bundle! You will get the list above of 100 things on what to thank God for and a printable where you can write your own 100 things to be thankful for. This is great for a small group, devotional time, sunday school, or even for your kids to fill out.
This PDF is completely FREE, all you have to do is sign up to join the mailing list! Plus you get access to tons of other free Christian printables! So, much winning
These are only 100 of an endless number of things Christians can find to thank God for! What are some other things you’re grateful for? Take some time today to reflect on all the good in your life and give thanks to the One who has blessed you so richly!
Melissa is a passionate minister, speaker and an ongoing learner of the Bible. She has been involved in church and vocational ministry for over 18 years. And is the founder of Think About Such Things. She has the heart to equip the saints by helping them get into the Word of God and fall more in love with Jesus. She also enjoys family, cooking, and reading.
She has spoken in churches in California, Oregon, Texas, and Mexico and has been featured in Guidepost Magazine and All Recipes Magazine. Read More…