- When asking for a miracle: “He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.” Matthew 15:36
- When taking communion: “And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.” Luke 22:17
- When others take God’s blessings for granted: “And he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they?” Luke 17:16-17
- When seeking freedom from sin: “But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed.” Romans 6:17
- When fasting or when feasting: “He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who eats not, for the Lord he does not eat, and gives thanks to God.” Romans 14:6
- When God answers the prayer requests of others: “You also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many.” 2 Corinthians 1:11
- When you receive the ability to give more to others: “You will be enriched in everything for all liberality [generosity], which through us is producing thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11
- When worldly people use foul language: “And there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.” Ephesians 5:4
- When you start to feel worried: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6
- When new believers come to Christ: But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13
- When we remember that this life is only temporary: “For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:14-15 (All scriptures from the NASB)