IN this case, Thanks Be to God is a unique expression that is a short form of saying I am offering my thanks to God. But “thank God” is totally different expression that we use to express relief that something has happened in a way that we like or approve or appreciate. I hope that helps. This is Jay writing back to you.

So glad it was useful Nilu. Thanks so much for writing. 🙂

Hi there Vicki!
I remember one of my teachers once said that it wasn’t correct to say “thanks god” she didn’t mention the reason though… So now I do know why’s that. Thanks a million to you for making it all clear with your interesting examples

Thanks Yohanna!
This is interesting. If you want to thank me, you could say ‘Thanks Vicki’ – like I just said “Thanks Yohanna’ for your comment.
YOu could also use ‘to’ but it would be a little different. It could be a cluse at the start of a sentence. For example, ‘Thanks to Vicki, my English is improving’ or ‘Thanks to viewers like you, Jay and I feel appreciated’.

” Thanks to Vicki.”
From the teachings, I hope the above statement is also incorrect. It should be “Thank Vick.” Correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks Jane! Yes, it’s such a common mistake.