As Thanksgiving and the holiday season draw near, we are called to embrace a spirit of gratitude. For us as Christians, this means directing our thanks to God, acknowledging his provision, guidance, and saving work in our lives. This season, let your gratitude transform into praise. Below, you’ll find a carefully selected list of songs perfect for creating a Thanksgiving worship service that will guide your congregation in the practice of gratitude and thanksgiving:
I WILL NOT STAY SILENT – KXC, RICH & LYDIA DICAS
You crushed the chains that held me for so long
I’m rising up and taking back my song
I will not stay silent I will praise the Lord
I will not stay silent I will praise the Lord
I will not stay silent I will praise the Lord
I will not stay silent I will praise the Lord
For the believer, praise is the default response. It’s something that can’t be contained.. “I Will Not Stay Silent” by KCK and Rich and Lydia Dicas perfectly captures this sense of inevitability and commitment to faith. In the face of it all, we take back our song and shout our praise.
GRATITUDE – BRANDON LAKE
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah
“Gratitude” by Brandon Lake brings a sincere simplicity to worship, centered around acoustic guitar and powerful vocals that convey deep personal thankfulness.
GIVE THANKS – DON MOEN
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given
Jesus Christ His Son
Don Moen’s “Give Thanks” is a simple yet powerful song with lyrics that remind us how important it is to thank God for all that he has done for us. It’s a slow and thoughtful song, perfect for communion, tithes, and offerings, or a moment of reflection.
PSALM 42 (I WILL PRAISE HIM AGAIN) – CITYALIGHT
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I will praise Him yet praise Him again
Morning by morning, new mercies are streaming
I trust in your goodness where I cannot see
You have been faithful whenever I wandered
Lord, give me the hope that I need
The book of Psalms is often referred to as the prayer book of the Bible, and CityAlight has done a wonderful job of turning the ancient prayer of Psalm 42 into a contemporary hymn of praise perfect for Thanksgiving. Morning by morning, God’s mercies renew.
FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW (DOXOLOGY) – HILLSONG
A glory song is inscribed upon my heart
This treasure held in an alabaster jar I break
To bring Him all the glory
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
“From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)” by Hillsong is a beautiful modern interpretation of the classic 16th-century Hymn, “Doxology,” by Thomas Ken. It starts slow and reflective before building to a powerful final chorus.
BLESS GOD – BROOKE LIGERTWOOD
Come on and bring your offering
Sing if you’ve known His grace
Come on and lift up your holy hands
He’s worthy of all our praise
Bless God in the sanctuary
Bless God in the fields of plenty
Bless God in the darkest valley
Every chance I get, I’ll bless Your Name
“Bless God” by Brooke Ligertwood delivers a meditative worship experience with its slow-building tempo. Ideal for reflective worship, the song invites deep contemplation and a heartfelt blessing of God’s enduring grace, perfect for the Thanksgiving season.
I THANK GOD – MAVERICK CITY MUSIC AND UPPERROOM
He picked me up
Turned me around
Placed my feet on solid ground
I thank the Master
I thank the Savior
Because He healed my heart
Changed my name
Forever free, I’m not the same
I thank the Master
I thank the Savior
Oh, I thank God
“I Thank God” by Maverick City Music and Upperroom bursts with joyful gospel energy. It combines modern worship with heartfelt choir vocals that inspire gratitude and celebration. Its lively tempo and soulful arrangement make it a great choice for uplifting worship gatherings.
THANK YOU, JESUS – JOSH BALDWIN
Oh, it’s only because of all You’ve done
That I can be called a friend of God
Oh, beautiful Savior, what else can I do
But lift up my voice and say thank You
Oh, so I enter the gate of the Lord with Thanksgiving
I enter the court of the Lord with praise
I enter the gate of the Lord with Thanksgiving
“Thank You, Jesus” by Josh Baldwin beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season: a time to celebrate Jesus and offer Him our praise and thanksgiving. It has a moderate tempo and a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation and this song is perfect for every worship context this thanksgiving.
EVIDENCE – JOSH BALDWIN
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life
The evidence of God’s goodness is everywhere. Josh Baldwin’s “Evidence ” encourages us to reflect on our lives, notice God’s goodness, and look forward to the future with confidence and praise, knowing he goes before us.
GRATEFUL – ELEVATION
And as we lift our hands
The heavens open, heavens open
So let our lives declare the love
Our God has spoken over us
I give thanks for all You have done
And I will sing of Your mercy and Your love
Your love is unfailing
Lord, I am grateful
In the years since its release in 2017, “Grateful” by Elevation has become a common choice for worship leaders everywhere during Thanksgiving. Not only does it encourage an attitude of gratitude, but it also has a message we all need to hear: Our God has spoken over us.
Thanksgiving is one of the most significant holidays of the year, and there’s an amazing opportunity here to lead your church into a deeper relationship with God through the practice of gratitude – it’s one of the most important things we are called to do!
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