Living a Life of Gratitude: 15 Bible Verses on Thankfulness and Blessings
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, it is easy to lose sight of the blessings that surround us. However, as Christians, we are called to live a life of gratitude and thankfulness, acknowledging the goodness of God in our lives. The Bible provides us with numerous verses that inspire us to count our blessings and express gratitude to our Heavenly Father. Let us dive into these Bible verses and discover the beauty of living a grateful life.
"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
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"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds." - Psalm 9:1 (ESV)
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"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" - Psalm 107:1 (ESV)
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"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17 (ESV)
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"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
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"Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!" - Psalm 107:8 (ESV)
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
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"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." - Proverbs 17:22 (ESV)
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"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!" - Psalm 100:4 (ESV)
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"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places." - Ephesians 1:3 (ESV)
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"I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving." - Psalm 69:30 (NIV)
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"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." - Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
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"Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever." - Psalm 136:3 (NIV)
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"I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord." - Psalm 116:17 (ESV)
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As we reflect upon these beautiful Bible verses, we can see that a life of gratitude is not only a mere suggestion but a command that God has given us. Jesus Himself set an example of thankfulness, offering gratitude for the food before feeding the five thousand and giving thanks during the Last Supper. It is through these teachings and examples that we are reminded to express our thankfulness to God in everything we do.
So, dear reader, I encourage you today to love God with all your heart and trust in His plan for your life. Take a moment each day to count your blessings and give thanks for His abundant grace and mercy. Let us also remember to extend love and kindness to one another, for God's love flows through us to touch the lives of others.
Lastly, know that you are deeply loved by your Heavenly Father. His love is steadfast and enduring, and He desires to bless you abundantly. Trust in Him, lean on His promises, and embrace a life of gratitude. May God's blessings shine upon you and guide you every step of the way. Amen. ๐โจ
Fatuma (Guest) on November 15, 2016
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with Godโs people. Amen. โ Revelation 22:21
Irene Akoth (Guest) on November 14, 2016
To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark, that is faith. โ Charles Spurgeon
Anthony Kariuki (Guest) on November 11, 2016
1 Timothy 6:17-19 โ "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Nuru (Guest) on November 9, 2016
Such great wisdom in few words!
Maimuna (Guest) on November 5, 2016
For we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. โ Romans 8:37
Mariam Kawawa (Guest) on November 4, 2016
Ephesians 6:10-13 โ "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devilโs schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Samson Tibaijuka (Guest) on October 28, 2016
Ephesians 2:8-10 โ "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithโand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of Godโnot by works, so that no one can boast. For we are Godโs handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Philip Nyaga (Guest) on October 18, 2016
John 7:37-39 โ "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Safiya (Guest) on October 17, 2016
John 7:37-39 โ "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Omar (Guest) on October 15, 2016
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. โ 1 John 4:8
Ann Awino (Guest) on October 11, 2016
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. โ Isaiah 40:31
Francis Mrope (Guest) on October 5, 2016
Matthew 7:7-8 โ "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
John Mushi (Guest) on October 4, 2016
Great motivation for the day! ๐ฅ
Carol Nyakio (Guest) on September 24, 2016
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. โ Hebrews 12:1-2
George Wanjala (Guest) on September 23, 2016
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. โ Romans 3:23
Zakia (Guest) on September 23, 2016
Philippians 3:20-21 โ "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
Dorothy Nkya (Guest) on September 19, 2016
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. โ Hebrews 12:6
Michael Onyango (Guest) on September 18, 2016
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. โ Romans 13:10
Anna Mchome (Guest) on September 14, 2016
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
Alice Mwikali (Guest) on September 9, 2016
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
Charles Mrope (Guest) on September 9, 2016
Grace and peace be with you.
Mary Kendi (Guest) on September 8, 2016
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. โ Philippians 4:13
James Kawawa (Guest) on September 5, 2016
Faith in God includes faith in His timing. โ Unknown
Chiku (Guest) on August 20, 2016
I can feel the wisdom in this quoteโitโs definitely one to remember.
Mariam Hassan (Guest) on August 15, 2016
In His mercy, God forgives and restores
Stephen Malecela (Guest) on August 14, 2016
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. โ Romans 6:23
Tabu (Guest) on August 10, 2016
Romans 8:5-6 โ "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."
Sekela (Guest) on August 7, 2016
Just perfectโso motivating! ๐
Monica Lissu (Guest) on August 2, 2016
So simple, yet profound.
Chris Okello (Guest) on July 26, 2016
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 โ "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lordโs word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
Emily Chepngeno (Guest) on July 23, 2016
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. โ Galatians 2:20
Lydia Wanyama (Guest) on July 10, 2016
Keep the faith!
Elizabeth Malima (Guest) on June 28, 2016
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. โ Thomas Aquinas
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on June 22, 2016
Love this, so inspiring! ๐
Jacob Kiplangat (Guest) on June 16, 2016
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. โ 2 Corinthians 4:18
Makame (Guest) on June 13, 2016
Faith is simply holding on to Godโs promises, even when everything around you says to give up. โ Unknown
Hashim (Guest) on May 27, 2016
Hebrews 4:14-16 โ "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we areโyet he did not sin. Let us then approach Godโs throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Samson Tibaijuka (Guest) on May 23, 2016
Bear one anotherโs burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. โ Galatians 6:2
Richard Mulwa (Guest) on May 22, 2016
Grace and peace be with you.
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on May 22, 2016
In the darkness, His light shines brightest
Fredrick Mutiso (Guest) on May 22, 2016
God's mercies are new every morning
Sofia (Guest) on May 15, 2016
Ephesians 4:1-3 โ "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Khamis (Guest) on May 9, 2016
This quote is so uplifting! ๐ซ
John Lissu (Guest) on May 6, 2016
This quote is a game-changer! ๐ฅ
Edith Cherotich (Guest) on May 6, 2016
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. โ Romans 5:1
Jamal (Guest) on May 5, 2016
Acts 2:42-47 โ "They devoted themselves to the apostlesโ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
Samuel Were (Guest) on April 27, 2016
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 โ "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donโt fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Thomas Mwakalindile (Guest) on April 18, 2016
Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.
Josephine Nduta (Guest) on April 17, 2016
Thank you for sharing this. It gave me the boost I needed to keep going.
Stephen Amollo (Guest) on April 9, 2016
For I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine. โ Isaiah 43:1
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on April 9, 2016
Such a beautiful quote!
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on April 8, 2016
John 16:32-33 โ "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'"
Jamila (Guest) on March 30, 2016
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. โ Philippians 1:6
Sultan (Guest) on March 20, 2016
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. โ Saint Augustine
Maneno (Guest) on March 17, 2016
Romans 6:5-7 โ "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sinโbecause anyone who has died has been set free from sin."
Maida (Guest) on March 15, 2016
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. โ Matthew 5:9
Sarah Achieng (Guest) on March 7, 2016
Faith is seeing Godโs light in the midst of the darkest storm. โ Unknown
Hashim (Guest) on February 25, 2016
Exactly what I needed today! ๐ This quote resonates so deeply with what Iโm going through right now. Itโs amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions Iโve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing thisโitโs given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
Kevin Maina (Guest) on February 23, 2016
Faith isnโt believing without proof but trusting without reservation. โ Unknown
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on February 19, 2016
Blessings to you and your family.