As followers of Christ, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and sometimes forget to pause and appreciate the precious gifts around us.
Like a cool breeze when you first step onto your front porch to holding the hand of the one your heart belongs to.
And sometimes when life is hard, it’s the smell of a fresh loaf of bread that fills your heart with hope.
Whatever you’re going through in life right now, know that there is always something to be grateful for.
Your blessings might be hard to see, but I promise you angels are watching over you, the Lord is aware of you, and you’re not alone.
Even though storms rage around you, counting your blessings one at a time will help you center your heart on the Savior.
So get ready to read these grateful scriptures that are sure to warm your heart and remind you of just how thankful we should be every single day.
25 Bible Verses On Gratitude That Are Worth Reading + Free Phone Wallpaper
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“O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” – Psalms 95:1-2
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.” – Psalms 100:4-5
“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints. Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers.” – Ephesians 1:15-16
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” – Colossians 3:15
“Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.” – Revelation 7:12
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – Psalms 107:1
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” – Psalms 69:30
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Ephesians 5:19-21
“Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” – Romans 7:25
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” – Psalms 103:2-5
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” – Lamentations 3:22-24
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6–7
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” – Psalms 95:2
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.” – Psalms 136:1
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” – 2 Corinthians 4:15
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:1-4
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1
“If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:30-31
“And giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” – Colossians 1:12
Other Scriptures on Gratitude
Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.” – Doctrine and Covenants 59:7
“And behold also, if I, whom ye call your king, who has spent his days in your service, and yet has been in the service of God, do merit any thanks from you, O how you ought to thank your heavenly King!
“I say unto you, my brethren, that if you should render all the thanks and praise which your whole soul has power to possess, to that God who has created you, and has kept and preserved you, and has caused that ye should rejoice, and has granted that ye should live in peace one with another—
“I say unto you that if ye should serve him who has created you from the beginning, and is preserving you from day to day, by lending you breath, that ye may live and move and do according to your own will, and even supporting you from one moment to another—I say, if ye should serve him with all your whole souls yet ye would be unprofitable servants.” – Mosiah 2:19-21
“That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.” – Alma 34:38
“Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.” – Alma 37:37
“But ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of men; for some are of men, and others of devils.” – Doctrine and Covenants 46:7
“And ye must give thanks unto God in the Spirit for whatsoever blessing ye are blessed with.” – Doctrine and Covenants 46:32
“And inasmuch as ye do these things with thanksgiving, with cheerful hearts and countenances, not with much laughter, for this is sin, but with a glad heart and a cheerful countenance…verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this, the fulness of the earth is yours…And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.” – Doctrine and Covenants 59:15-16, 21
“And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.” – Doctrine and Covenants 78:19
“Verily I say unto you my friends, fear not, let your hearts be comforted; yea, rejoice evermore, and in everything give thanks.” – Doctrine and Covenants 98:1
“If thou art merry, praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing, and with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving.” – Doctrine and Covenants 136:28
Final Thoughts
My prayer for you today is that you will remember the importance of giving thanks in all things.
As we read in these scriptures, gratitude and thanksgiving are important for our spiritual well-being.
Being grateful helps us to stay humble, avoid temptation, and remain faithful to God.
In a world filled with distractions and negativity, it can be easy to forget about expressing gratitude.
Let’s not forget to acknowledge the hand of God in our lives.
And if you have a favorite scripture or quote about gratitude, share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
And I promise as you make a conscious effort to give thanks in all things, you will find new joy coming into your life.
Micah Klug is a wife, homeschooling mother to five children, and author. She teaches time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. To learn how a child who grew up in an authoritarian home is now creating an environment of peace and joy in her own home visit this page. If you want to contact Micah, send her an email here or email [email protected].
