Finding the right Thanksgiving Bible verses for couples can truly deepen your connection during this special season. It’s a time to pause and reflect on all the blessings in your life, especially the gift of your partner. This season offers a wonderful chance for you and your significant other to strengthen your bond through shared faith.
We have gathered some powerful scriptures chosen just for couples. These verses are perfect for reading together, discussing, and making a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Let them guide your hearts toward gratitude for one another and for God’s presence in your relationship.
Verses on Gratitude for Your Partner
1. Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
This verse reminds us that peace and thankfulness are connected. Take a moment to thank God for the peace your partner brings into your life.
2. Ephesians 1:16
“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.”
Make it a point to not only tell your partner you are thankful for them but to also tell God. Prayer is a powerful way to express gratitude for your spouse.
3. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Gratitude isn’t just for the good times. This verse encourages thankfulness through every season of life, strengthening your bond through challenges and joys alike.
4. Proverbs 31:10
“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.”
While this speaks of a wife, the sentiment is universal. Recognize the immense, irreplaceable value your partner holds in your life, a true treasure from God.
5. Philippians 1:3
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.”
Every memory you share is a reason to be thankful. Think back on your journey together and thank God for the beautiful moments He has given you.
6. Ruth 1:16
“But Ruth said, ‘Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.'”
This beautiful declaration of loyalty is a powerful reminder of the commitment you share. Be thankful for the partner who has chosen to walk alongside you in every part of life.
7. Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.”
Life’s work is easier and more rewarding with a partner by your side. Acknowledge and give thanks for the strength and support you find in each other.
Verses on Love, Unity, and Partnership
8. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude… Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
This is the ultimate guide to love. On Thanksgiving, reflect on how you can embody this patient, kind, and enduring love for your partner even more.
9. Ephesians 4:2-3
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Unity requires effort and a gentle heart. Be thankful for the shared desire to maintain peace and connection in your relationship, even when it’s hard.
10. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Love is the glue that holds your life together. Celebrate the beautiful harmony that love creates in your partnership this Thanksgiving.
11. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
Love involves forgiveness and grace. Be grateful for a partner who loves you earnestly and offers grace when you are imperfect.
12. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
This verse speaks of a deep, sacrificial love. It’s a powerful call to love selflessly, a type of love worth celebrating with immense gratitude.
13. Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”
Your union is a divine bond. Give thanks for the sacred commitment you share and its foundation in God’s plan.
14. Genesis 2:24
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
This verse highlights the unique and profound unity of marriage. Be thankful for the “oneness” you share with your partner, a bond unlike any other.
Verses on Shared Faith and Hope
15. Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
This is a declaration of a shared purpose. Be thankful that you and your partner are united in your commitment to build a home centered on faith.
16. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
God’s plan for you as a couple is filled with hope. Trusting in His future for your relationship is a wonderful reason to give thanks.
17. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Shared hope is a powerful force in a relationship. Pray for each other, asking God to fill your hearts with joy, peace, and an abundance of hope.
18. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Your journey together is a walk of faith. On Thanksgiving, express gratitude for a partner who walks beside you, trusting in God even when the path isn’t clear.
19. Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together… but encouraging one another.”
You are each other’s greatest cheerleaders. Be thankful for the encouragement your partner provides, pushing you toward love and good deeds.
20. Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
This verse provides a beautiful roadmap for your life together. Thank God for the hope you share, the patience you learn, and the power of praying together through it all.
Take some time this Thanksgiving to truly connect over these words. Choose one verse that really speaks to both of you and make it your focus for the season. May your hearts and home be filled with gratitude and love. Happy Thanksgiving!
21. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
This is a cornerstone verse for a life of faith. Be thankful for a partner who reminds you to trust in God’s plan, especially when you feel uncertain about the future.
22. Psalm 127:1
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
Your relationship, your home, your family—all are a “house” you are building together. Give thanks that you are building it on the firm foundation of the Lord’s guidance and blessing.
As this Thanksgiving season unfolds, we hope these verses serve as more than just words, but as a gentle guide to a deeper appreciation for one another. They remind us of the beauty found in gratitude, the strength in unity, and the incredible hope that comes from a shared faith.
We encourage you to make this a special tradition. Choose one verse from this list that truly speaks to your hearts as a couple. Perhaps you can read it aloud before your Thanksgiving meal or write it in a card to each other as a reminder of your thankfulness.
May your holiday be filled with warmth, joy, and a renewed sense of gratitude for the beautiful gift you are to each other. Wishing you and your family a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂
