Thanksgiving opens our eyes to God’s blessings all around us. We are thankful for life itself, God’s Presence, our families, good food, beauty in nature, beloved friends, and so much more!
Options to cultivate thankfulness abound: grateful trees, thankful posters, praise reports before the meal, and verbally expressing appreciation for others. Two things top them all for me: Scripture and Singing!
Scripture expresses those personal thoughts about the Lord that we can’t find words for and it increases our faith in the giver of all good gifts. Even little children like the Word of God!
Family singalongs are fun. Children love to sing and easily learn familiar old hymns and worship songs. Songs express the emotion of a thankful heart in a deeper way than just words do.
Scriptures for Thanksgiving Week Devotions
Thanksgiving week is a great time to set aside time to read a passage of Scripture and sing a song or two together, even if it’s not part of your normal routine.
Let me give you some Thanksgiving Scripture & Song pairings that you can choose from or mix-and-match for your own time of Scripture & Song.
Scripture & Song Pairings
Here are some amazing Bible passages about thankfulness paired with songs that fit. (one is a hymn and one a modern worship song) Choose 5 Scriptures for Thanksgiving week. Feel free to mix-and-match.
Psalm 103 – Doxology (“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow) & “Holy, Forever”
Psalm 100 – “Come Ye Thankful People Come” & “Goodness of God”
Psalm 118 – “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” & “Battle Belongs”
Psalm 46 – “Rock of Ages” & “Lord of Hosts” & “God of Angel Armies”
Psalm 121 – “Blessed Assurance” & “Living Hope”
Psalm 133 – “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” & “The Blessing”
Psalm 1 – “And Can It Be?” & “Build My Life”
Psalm 8 – “Fairest Lord Jesus” & “What a Beautiful Name”
Psalm 19 – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” & “Way Maker”
Psalm 27 – “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” & “Run to the Father”
I Don’t Feel Thankful This Year
Often when we go through hard times, we pull away from those who love us most, including the Lord. God’s love doesn’t change when hard times come. He promises to be with us and He promises to bring good out of it somehow.
Press into God. Don’t pull away. Be honest with your hurt and pain. Allow Him to heal you and even fill you with praise. These Songs & Scriptures for Thanksgiving were chosen for you!
Psalm 107 – “A Mighty Fortress is our God” & “Praise Opens Prison Doors”
Psalm 138 – “Victory in Jesus” & “Do It Again”
Job 1, 2, & 42 – “Amazing Grace” & “I Speak Jesus”
Psalm 18 – “There is Power in the Blood” & “Oceans”
Psalm 23 – “Just as I am” & “God Will Make a Way”
But I Can’t Sing or Play an Instrument
You can find all these songs on YouTube. Just google the song name with the word “lyrics” next to it. You can also find all the Scriptures for Thanksgiving online.
Free Gratitude Challenge
To help you out, I’ve created a simple 30 Day Gratitude Challenge Printable. Each person in your family should have their own printable. At dinner time or bedtime, let your kids write what they are thankful for that day. There is enough space on the printable to let your kids write what they are thankful for that day.
I wish each one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! As for me, I’m going to read Scripture & Sing Songs.
Until next time Happy Homeschooling!
Warmly,
Meredith Curtis
Meredith Curtis loves to celebrate Thanksgiving & Christmas with her children and grandchildren. She sees all holidays as a way to celebrate God’s goodness and pass on values through family traditions. She loves to read, travel, and meet new people. She is always learning because the world is just full of mysteries and beauty! Meredith loves to encourage families in their homeschooling adventure because her own was such a blessing. With gratefulness to the Lord, she is a curriculum creator, publisher, and the author of Celebrate Christmas with Cookies Unit Study, Celebrate Christmas with Anne of Green Gables Unit Study, and Celebrate Christmas in Germany Unit Study. You can find Meredith at PowerlineProd.com, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Check out her homeschool resources at Powerline Production’s online store. Read her blog at PowerlineProd.com and listen to her at Finish Well Podcast.
