GRATITUDE

Some Bible Verses showing gratitude (thankfulness)

1 Chronicles 29:13 , 1 Corinthians 15:57, ,2 Corinthians 9:15, Colossians 3:15 Colossians 3:17, Colossians 4:2, John 6:11, Psalm 116:17, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 30:4 Psalm 69:30, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 95:2 , Revelation 11:17

I Thessalonians 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Philippians 4:6-7 - Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 100:4-5 - Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
For the LORD is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 107:1 - Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Psalms 136:26 - Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Gratitude Quotes

“The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it." Michael Josephson

"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." Epictetus

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around." Willie Nelson

"It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment." Naomi Williams

"Forget yesterday--it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow--you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift--today." Steve Maraboli

"In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." Dietrich Bonhoeffer

"In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day--or to celebrate each special day." Rasheed Ogunlaru


“To the barefoot man, happiness is a pair of shoes. To the man with old shoes, it's a pair of new shoes. To the man with new shoes, it's stylish shoes. And of course, the fellow with no feet would be happy to be barefoot. Measure your life by what you have not by what you don't.”

“Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey. Michael


“At you look back on the year gone by, think of missed opportunities not with regret but as a reminder of what you learned that you can use to seize the opportunities ahead.

“Learn from your past but live for your future.” Michael Josephson quotes



My List of Gratitude

I am thankful for ...

  1. Music that helps you feel

  2. Art that helps you imagine

  3. The internet to gain knowledge

  4. Clean water to drink

  5. Toilets that flush

  6. A hot shower

  7. A healthy body

  8. Forgiveness

  9. Your strength to keep going when things get tough

  10. Happy memories

  11. Laugher and humor

  12. Silver lining in things

  13. Faith over fear

  14. A sunny day

  15. Rain that refreshes and provides water

  16. sounds of the ocean

  17. comfortable bed

  18. Learning to let go

  19. Fresh new days

  20. America

  21. Freedom

  22. clean clothing

  23. The smell of lavender

  24. feet to walk and hands to carry things

Gratitude brings happiness, gives hope, and gives perspective. Please begin your own list of gratitude in a journal as I did.