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. 🙏✨
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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1
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Faith grows by stretching, not by comfort. – Unknown
Janet Wambura (Guest) on March 24, 2020
In His presence, there is fullness of joy
Nassor (Guest) on March 23, 2020
Your blog is my go-to for daily motivation. Thank you for sharing these quotes!
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on March 15, 2020
Trust in His plan.
Mary Njeri (Guest) on March 15, 2020
I needed this reminder today.
Daniel Obura (Guest) on March 14, 2020
Praise the Lord!
Umi (Guest) on March 14, 2020
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. – Hebrews 12:2
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7
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The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. – Psalm 145:17
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This is why I come back to this site daily—so much inspiration!
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For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20
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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:2
John Kamande (Guest) on February 5, 2020
God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies. – Hudson Taylor
George Wanjala (Guest) on February 3, 2020
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
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Acts 4:11-12 – "Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
Joseph Mallya (Guest) on January 25, 2020
Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"
Mercy Atieno (Guest) on January 23, 2020
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
Umi (Guest) on January 16, 2020
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
Alice Wanjiru (Guest) on January 11, 2020
Love this, so inspiring!
Mwalimu (Guest) on January 3, 2020
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3
Mary Kendi (Guest) on January 2, 2020
This is exactly the kind of positivity the world needs right now!
Charles Mchome (Guest) on December 30, 2019
Acts 2:42-47 – "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ 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."
Mwajuma (Guest) on December 29, 2019
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Ann Wambui (Guest) on December 27, 2019
God's mercy is greater than any mistake
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For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
Omari (Guest) on December 24, 2019
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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John 3:16-18 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."
Rubea (Guest) on December 22, 2019
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Kiza (Guest) on December 14, 2019
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
Stephen Amollo (Guest) on December 11, 2019
I’m definitely printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
Betty Cheruiyot (Guest) on December 9, 2019
This quote brightened my day.
Carol Nyakio (Guest) on December 1, 2019
For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37
Shukuru (Guest) on November 26, 2019
Your faith can move mountains, and your doubt can create them. – Unknown
John Lissu (Guest) on November 24, 2019
Short but so impactful! ⚡
Anna Mahiga (Guest) on November 11, 2019
Revelation 21:1-4 – "Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’"
John Lissu (Guest) on October 26, 2019
John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on October 15, 2019
Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen
Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on October 13, 2019
Matthew 6:25-27 – "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
Arifa (Guest) on October 8, 2019
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. – Mahalia Jackson
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on October 8, 2019
This quote really resonates with me, especially during tough times. Thank you for sharing!
Jaffar (Guest) on October 2, 2019
Exactly what I needed to hear. 🎯 It’s like this quote was written specifically for me. I’ve been going through a tough time, and these words are exactly the encouragement I needed to keep going. Sometimes, you just need a little reminder that things will get better, and this quote gave me that hope. Thank you for sharing something so timely and meaningful—it’s made a world of difference for me today!
Khalifa (Guest) on October 2, 2019
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on September 25, 2019
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12
Anna Mahiga (Guest) on September 20, 2019
God has a plan for you, trust in it
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Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. – Matthew 5:44
Bahati (Guest) on September 10, 2019
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2
Jaffar (Guest) on September 9, 2019
This one gave me chills—so powerful yet simple.
Biashara (Guest) on September 6, 2019
The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Betty Akinyi (Guest) on August 29, 2019
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on August 21, 2019
Wow, this really hit home. 💥
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on August 18, 2019
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Charles Mchome (Guest) on August 17, 2019
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
Sekela (Guest) on August 11, 2019
Wow, so thought-provoking! 🧠
Esther Nyambura (Guest) on August 9, 2019
Perfect timing for this quote. 🕰️
John Mwangi (Guest) on August 3, 2019
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. – Beth Moore
Chris Okello (Guest) on July 3, 2019
God is good, all the time!
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1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
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Trust in the Lord; He knows the way