Thanksgiving is time to “count your many blessings, name them one by one.” It’s time to praise the One who is the source of those blessings. Christian Thanksgiving songs can help with that.
Of course, gratitude is not only for Thanksgiving. A life of gratitude is so fulfilling, and there are many benefits to thankfulness. Peace, joy, contentment, optimism. A closer relationship with God.
Giving thanks doesn’t have to be fancy – complete with turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. Or a big Thanksgiving Day parade. There are simple ways to show a grateful heart, such as music and prayer.
Thanksgiving is wonderful opportunity to honor God and recognize His work in your life. Mitch and I celebrate the season with music. We enjoy singing praises to God – at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.
In this post, I’ll share some of our favorite Christian Thanksgiving songs. Modern praise and worship songs YOU can enjoy all month long. Let’s get started.
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10 Christian Thanksgiving Songs
Show your grateful heart this month with songs of praise, worship, and thanksgiving. Here are 10 Christian Thanksgiving songs to enjoy throughout the season. You can find them on Amazon Music Prime or the Digital Music Store.
1. “Blessed Be Your Name” (Tree63)
“Blessed Be Your Name” is a song by English singer-songwriter Matt Redman and his wife, Beth Redman. It appeared on the 2002 album Where Angels Fear to Tread. He shared the story behind the song in this book.
The Redman track was not released as a single, though many bands have covered it through the years. We like the version by Tree63, a South African band. It became their first and biggest chart success.
Tree63 included “Blessed Be Your Name” on their 2004 album The Answer to the Question. It speaks of praise, worship, and abundant blessings.
“Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name.”
2. “Doxology” (David Crowder Band)
“Doxology” is a short praise hymn to the Trinity, our triune God – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christians often sing the doxology during worship, usually at the end of a service. The tradition has roots in a similar Jewish practice.
The doxology is a little song with a big expression of joy, thanksgiving, and gratitude – for the glory of God and His works in heaven and earth. Only four lines long, it packs in a lot of theology.
We like the recording by David Crowder Band, a former American worship band. It borrows from the last verse of “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun,” a hymn by Thomas Ken, a 17th-century Anglican priest.
“Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
3. “Enough” (Chris Tomlin)
“Enough” is a song by Chris Tomlin, an American singer-songwriter and worship leader. It expresses our sufficiency in Christ. “Enough” says, “Jesus is all I need.” The song is popular in contemporary worship services.
“Enough” is the second track on Tomlin’s second studio album, Not to Us, released in 2002. Many musicians have covered it, but we like Tomlin’s version best.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). He is the only one who can save, provide, bless, equip, and strengthen. Jesus is enough.
“All of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in You is more than enough.”
4. “For These Reasons” (Lincoln Brewster)
“For These Reasons” is a song by Lincoln Brewster, an American songwriter and guitarist. It’s the seventh track on his 2005 live album All to You. The compact disc includes bonus features like chord charts, worship tools, and video footage.
This Christian Thanksgiving song is full of praise and gratitude. Like all Brewster songs, it features his unique guitar speed and style.
His words of adoration for the Lord make “For These Reasons” a great song choice for Thanksgiving.
“For Your endless love
For the life You gave
For the second chance
For Your priceless grace…”
5. “Forever” (Chris Tomlin)
“Forever” is another Chris Tomlin song we like for Thanksgiving. It appeared on The Noise We Make, Tomlin’s first big solo project released in 2001.
Popular in church worship services, “Forever” explores the themes of faithfulness and assurance. It’s a wonderful Thanksgiving song to enjoy this month.
Do the words sound familiar? They grew out of Psalm 136. “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting (Psalm 136:1).”
“Give thanks to the Lord, our King and God
His love endures forever
For He is good, He is above all things
His love endures forever
Sing praise, sing praise.”
6. “The Only Thing That’s Beautiful in Me” (Rush of Fools)
“The Only Thing That’s Beautiful in Me” is a song by Rush of Fools, an American Christian music band. It’s the second track on their 2008 Wonder of the World album.
When I first heard the song, I thought of it as a new way to express gratitude and praise. It draws inspiration from Psalm 30.
“That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever (Psalm 30:12).”
“Just like a mountain peak
You lift me up
Just like a desert stream
You fill my cup…”
7. “Thank You” (Hillsong Worship)
“Thank You” is a song by Hillsong Worship, an Australian praise and worship collective. It appears on the album A Beautiful Exchange, released in 2010. The band has published and recorded hundreds of songs on 50+ albums.
Hillsong praise and worship songs explore themes like sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope. “Thank You” expresses praise, honor, and glory to Jesus.
And with a title like “Thank You,” it’s ideal for your Thanksgiving playlist. Don’t you agree?
“Thank You for Your kindness
Thank You for Your mercy
Thank You for the cross
Thank You for the price you paid […]
8. “Thank You for Saving Me” (Delirious?)
“Thank You For Saving Me” is a song by Delirious?, a former English band once known as The Cutting Edge Band. It appeared on the Cutting Edge album released in 1994.
CCM Magazine called the album as “a modern hymnody for generations raised on rock ‘n roll.” It was a major lyrical break from older hymn styles.
“Thank You for Saving Me” is appropriate for Easter and Thanksgiving. As the song name implies, it explores the themes of salvation and gratitude.
“Mercy and grace are mine, forgiven is my sin
Jesus my only hope, the Savior of the world
‘Great is the Lord’ we cry
God let your kingdom come
Your word has let me see
Thank you for saving me!”
9. “Thank You, Lord” (Paul Baloche)
“Thank You, Lord” is a song by Don Moen, an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Moen recorded it during a live worship service and released on the album A Greater Song in 2004.
Moen’s recording is a good one, but we like the cover by Paul Baloche. It’s a little different from other songs on the list, with an upbeat country style.
“Thank you, Lord” is a wonderful song of gratitude and praise – perfect for your Thanksgiving.
“I come before You today, and there’s just one thing that I want to say
Thank You, Lord, thank You, Lord for all You’ve given to me, for all the blessings that I cannot see.”
10. “This Is How We Know” (Matt Redman)
“This Is How We Know” rounds out the list of Christian Thanksgiving songs. With it, we come full circle to another Matt Redman song. It’s the first song on his 2009 album We Shall Not Be Shaken.
Redman’s offering is a beautiful song of love, sacrifice, and salvation. While it’s not an “official” Thanksgiving song, it cleary expresses the reason we give thanks to God: John 3:16.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
“For You so loved the world
That You gave Your only Son
Love amazing, so divine
We will love You in return…”
Wrapping It Up
There you have it – 10 Christian Thanksgiving songs to enjoy all month long. These modern classics remain our go-to songs as we celebrate the grateful season. If you prefer beautiful old hymns to contemporary praise music, read this post. Enjoy the music! ◻️
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