Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Cards: 12 Verses to Write by Hand

A handwritten verse makes a Thanksgiving card feel personal. Below are twelve verses from the Berean Standard Bible, grouped by how much space you have. Each one is short enough to write out in a few minutes.

One-line verses for the front of a card

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. (Psalm 107:1)

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)

This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. (Psalm 9:1)

Verses to thank someone

I thank my God every time I remember you. (Philippians 1:3)

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Philippians 1:3 is a good fit for a card to a friend, a teacher or a small group leader. Add one line of your own under it about why you are thankful for them.

Verses for a family card

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4)

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. (Psalm 28:7)

Longer verses for a letter

Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17)

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20)

Tips for writing a verse in a card

• Write it once on scrap paper first, so you know where the lines will break.
• Use a pen that does not bleed through card stock. Let the ink dry before you close the card.
• Put the reference on its own line under the verse.
• If the verse is long, write only the part you want to share and mark it with the verse numbers.

Practice on a printable page

The free Thanksgiving copywork page has Psalm 100 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 in light print. Trace each line, then write it again on the blank line below. It comes in US Letter and A4.

Or write it in the app

Penned Grace lets you handwrite a verse on iPhone, iPad or Android with Apple Pencil or your finger, then save it as an image to share.

More in this series: birthday, wedding, sympathy and encouragement Bible verses for cards.