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November 2026 Scripture Writing Plan: 30 Days of Gratitude

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Short answer

This November 2026 scripture writing plan gives you one verse about gratitude for each of the 30 days, starting with Psalm 105:1 on November 1 and ending with Colossians 2:6–7 on November 30. Each week has its own theme, and US Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

November 2026 Scripture Writing Plan: 30 Days of Gratitude

November in the United States ends with Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026. This plan gives you one verse a day about gratitude, to write out by hand, with a different theme for each week of the month. If you wrote through the October 2026 plan, none of these verses repeat it.

Planning ahead? The December 2026 scripture writing plan is ready, with 31 days through Advent and Christmas and a free printable checklist. Advent begins on Sunday, November 29.

How to use this plan

  • Write one verse a day, in any translation you like.
  • Read the verses around it first, so you know the context.
  • Under the verse, note one thing you are thankful for today.
  • Missed a day? Pick up at today’s verse. There is no need to catch up.

The weekly themes

  • Nov 1–7: Remembering what God has done. Verses about looking back and naming His help.
  • Nov 8–14: Daily provision. Food, seasons and everyday needs.
  • Nov 15–21: Gratitude in hard times. Contentment and trust when things are not going well.
  • Nov 22–28: Thanks with and for other people. The week of Thanksgiving.
  • Nov 29–30: Thanks for Christ. Advent begins on Sunday, November 29.

November 2026: 30 days of gratitude

DateDayVerse
Nov 1SunPsalm 105:1
Nov 2MonPsalm 77:11
Nov 3TuePsalm 111:4
Nov 4WedPsalm 126:3
Nov 5Thu1 Samuel 7:12
Nov 6FriPsalm 40:5
Nov 7SatPsalm 143:5
Nov 8SunPsalm 145:15
Nov 9MonPsalm 145:16
Nov 10TueMatthew 6:11
Nov 11WedDeuteronomy 8:10
Nov 12ThuPsalm 65:11
Nov 13FriActs 14:17
Nov 14SatPhilippians 4:19
Nov 15SunHabakkuk 3:17–18
Nov 16MonPhilippians 4:11
Nov 17TuePhilippians 4:12
Nov 18Wed1 Timothy 6:6
Nov 19ThuHebrews 13:5
Nov 20Fri2 Corinthians 12:9
Nov 21SatRomans 8:28
Nov 22SunPsalm 35:18
Nov 23MonPhilippians 1:3
Nov 24Tue2 Corinthians 9:11
Nov 25WedLuke 17:15–16
Nov 26ThuPsalm 106:1
Nov 27Fri1 Timothy 4:4–5
Nov 28SatPsalm 116:17
Nov 29Sun1 Corinthians 15:57
Nov 30MonColossians 2:6–7

Thanksgiving Day

The verse for Thursday, November 26 is short enough to write out before the meal:

Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. (Psalm 106:1, BSB)

If you are hosting, you can print a copy for each place at the table and ask everyone to add one line of thanks underneath.

Print a page

Use the free lined scripture writing page, or the SOAP page if you would like space for a short reflection each day.

Or write it in the app

Penned Grace lets you handwrite each verse on iPhone, iPad or Android with Apple Pencil or your finger. Your handwriting stays in the passage, and the calendar keeps a mark for every day you wrote.

The December 2026 plan follows this one with 31 days through Advent and Christmas.

Common questions

What is the theme of the November 2026 scripture writing plan?

Gratitude, with one verse a day for 30 days and a different theme each week.

When is Thanksgiving in 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Which Bible translation should I use?

Any translation you like. The verse quoted on this page is from the Berean Standard Bible.

What if I miss a day?

Pick up at today’s verse. There is no need to catch up.