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. 🙏✨
Sarah Mbise (Guest) on October 1, 2018
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21
Nancy Komba (Guest) on September 26, 2018
The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. – Hebrews 13:6
Wande (Guest) on September 26, 2018
Hebrews 11:1-3 – "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
Zuhura (Guest) on September 24, 2018
And Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. – Mark 10:52
Grace Mushi (Guest) on September 21, 2018
Great motivation for the day!
Mustafa (Guest) on September 21, 2018
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
George Tenga (Guest) on August 23, 2018
The Lord is near to all who call on Him
Ali (Guest) on August 22, 2018
Wow, this quote really made me think about how I approach life. Very profound!
Shukuru (Guest) on August 15, 2018
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Anna Mahiga (Guest) on August 8, 2018
God love never fails.
Joseph Kawawa (Guest) on July 30, 2018
John 1:1-5 – "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
Nancy Komba (Guest) on July 30, 2018
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
Nora Lowassa (Guest) on July 26, 2018
Faith is the assurance that God’s plan is better than your dreams. – Unknown
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on July 21, 2018
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13
Bakari (Guest) on July 19, 2018
Very motivating and powerful! 💪🔥
Fatuma (Guest) on July 11, 2018
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10
Nyota (Guest) on July 10, 2018
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
Benjamin Kibicho (Guest) on July 6, 2018
Luke 6:27-31 – "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
Fadhila (Guest) on July 3, 2018
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 – "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."
Amani (Guest) on June 23, 2018
We are twice armed if we fight with faith. – Plato
Mwachumu (Guest) on June 22, 2018
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Chum (Guest) on June 19, 2018
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. – Nahum 1:7
Kazija (Guest) on June 18, 2018
Such wisdom in just a few words. I’ll be thinking about this all day.
Henry Sokoine (Guest) on June 16, 2018
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
Mwalimu (Guest) on June 16, 2018
Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace. – Martin Luther
Michael Onyango (Guest) on June 15, 2018
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on June 9, 2018
Such great wisdom in few words! 🧠 I’m always amazed by how much insight can be packed into just a few lines. This quote is a perfect example of that—it’s concise yet filled with so much wisdom. It’s the kind of quote that leaves a lasting impression and makes you want to live your life with a little more intention and purpose. Thank you for sharing something so thought-provoking and impactful!
Safiya (Guest) on June 1, 2018
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
Agnes Lowassa (Guest) on May 31, 2018
When faith replaces doubt, miracles happen. – Unknown
Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on May 17, 2018
God love never fails.
Mwajabu (Guest) on May 15, 2018
It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller
Janet Sumaye (Guest) on May 14, 2018
Faith reminds us that though we may not see the whole picture, God is painting a masterpiece. – Unknown
Alice Jebet (Guest) on May 7, 2018
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
Bernard Oduor (Guest) on May 1, 2018
Very motivating and powerful!
Issa (Guest) on May 1, 2018
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
Hassan (Guest) on April 28, 2018
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."
David Musyoka (Guest) on April 23, 2018
Luke 24:45-49 – "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'"
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on April 23, 2018
Romans 8:26-27 – "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God."
George Ndungu (Guest) on April 14, 2018
There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you
Emily Chepngeno (Guest) on April 11, 2018
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Joseph Kiwanga (Guest) on April 3, 2018
John 14:1-3 – "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Mwajabu (Guest) on April 2, 2018
This one speaks volumes!
Mwafirika (Guest) on March 15, 2018
1 John 3:16-18 – "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Kassim (Guest) on March 6, 2018
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous
Mercy Atieno (Guest) on March 3, 2018
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20
Diana Mumbua (Guest) on February 26, 2018
God bless you!
Dorothy Majaliwa (Guest) on February 25, 2018
In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t. – Blaise Pascal
Linda Karimi (Guest) on February 24, 2018
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-26
Charles Mchome (Guest) on January 17, 2018
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
Patrick Akech (Guest) on December 30, 2017
In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8
Rehema (Guest) on December 27, 2017
May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! – Psalm 29:11
Yahya (Guest) on December 26, 2017
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. – 1 Peter 3:15
Charles Wafula (Guest) on December 20, 2017
Adding this to my favorites!
Azima (Guest) on December 18, 2017
This really resonates with me.
Robert Ndunguru (Guest) on December 12, 2017
Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. – William Newton Clark
Tambwe (Guest) on December 5, 2017
2 Timothy 4:6-8 – "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
Sultan (Guest) on November 29, 2017
Such a powerful message!
Habiba (Guest) on November 25, 2017
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. – Psalm 34:19
Peter Otieno (Guest) on November 24, 2017
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. – Romans 10:17
Emily Chepngeno (Guest) on November 24, 2017
James 1:12-15 – "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."