Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Growing in Gratitude: 15 Bible Verses on Thankfulness and Appreciation

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

🙏 Gratitude is a powerful virtue that can transform our lives and draw us closer to God. As Christians, we are called to cultivate a heart of thankfulness and appreciation, recognizing the countless blessings that God has bestowed upon us. In this article, we will explore 15 Bible verses that inspire gratitude, using biblical examples and the teachings of Jesus to guide us on this journey.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 107:1

✨ This verse reminds us of God's eternal love and goodness. No matter the circumstances, we can always find reasons to be grateful for His unwavering love.

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." - Psalm 100:4

🙌 When we approach God with a heart of thanksgiving, we open ourselves up to a deeper connection with Him. Let us enter His presence with gratitude and praise, acknowledging His greatness.

"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." - Psalm 9:1

🌟 We should proclaim God's wonderful deeds and share our gratitude with others. By doing so, we not only glorify Him but also inspire others to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness.

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

🌈 Gratitude should be a constant attitude, regardless of our circumstances. Even in the midst of challenges, we can find reasons to give thanks, knowing that God is with us and His plans are perfect.

"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

🙏 Prayer and thanksgiving go hand in hand. By rejoicing always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all circumstances, we align ourselves with God's will for our lives.

"Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind." - Psalm 107:8

💖 The unfailing love of the Lord is a reason for eternal gratitude. His wonderful deeds are evidence of His loving and caring nature towards humanity.

"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

🌻 Our gratitude should be rooted in the understanding that God's mercy endures forever. His goodness and love are everlasting, giving us countless reasons to give thanks.

"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 106:1

✨ We are called to praise the Lord and give thanks for His goodness. His love is constant and unchanging, and it is through this love that we find true joy and fulfillment.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - 1 Chronicles 16:34

🌈 Let our hearts overflow with gratitude for the enduring love of the Lord. It is this love that sustains us and fills our lives with infinite blessings.

"In that day you will say: 'Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.'" - Isaiah 12:4

💪 As followers of Christ, it is our responsibility to proclaim His name and share the wonderful things He has done. Let us be a light of gratitude, inspiring others to seek and worship Him.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6

🙏 When we approach God with thanksgiving in our hearts, we surrender our anxieties and worries to Him. Through prayer and thanksgiving, we find peace and assurance in His loving care.

"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

🌟 Our gratitude should permeate every aspect of our lives. In every word we speak and every action we take, let us do it all in the name of the Lord, giving thanks to God for His grace and guidance.

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." - Colossians 3:15

🤝 Gratitude fosters unity and peace among believers. As members of the body of Christ, let us cultivate a spirit of thankfulness and appreciation towards one another, fostering harmony and love within the church.

"Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever." - Psalm 136:3

💖 The Lord of lords deserves our heartfelt thanks. His enduring love is a testament to His infinite grace and compassion, and it is through His love that we find true joy and fulfillment.

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

🌈 As we grow in gratitude and appreciation, may the Lord grant us His peace in all circumstances. May His presence be with us always, guiding us on the path of righteousness and filling our hearts with everlasting joy.

In conclusion, let us always remember the importance of gratitude in our lives as Christians. Through the biblical examples and teachings of Jesus, we can cultivate a heart of thankfulness and appreciation, glorifying God and inspiring others. May you be blessed with a spirit of gratitude and a deep love for God, knowing that He loves you beyond measure.

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👥 John Kamande Guest Feb 16, 2023

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8

👥 Charles Mchome Guest Feb 16, 2023

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. – Revelation 22:13

👥 Abdillah Guest Feb 16, 2023

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 – "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."

👥 Charles Wafula Guest Feb 13, 2023

True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof than the moral perfections of the One who cannot lie. – A.W. Tozer

👥 Bahati Guest Feb 10, 2023

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."

👥 Ali Guest Feb 10, 2023

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. – Galatians 2:20

👥 John Mwangi Guest Jan 27, 2023

Your story isn't over; God is still writing it

👥 Rose Amukowa Guest Jan 25, 2023

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. – Psalm 34:19

👥 Victor Kamau Guest Jan 25, 2023

Faith will get you through the darkest hours if you let it. – Unknown

👥 Issack Guest Jan 16, 2023

This quote gave me the clarity I was searching for. Thank you!

👥 Khalifa Guest Jan 5, 2023

Faith is the fountain of prayer. – St. Augustine

👥 Daniel Obura Guest Jan 5, 2023

John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

👥 Stephen Kikwete Guest Jan 3, 2023

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3

👥 Maulid Guest Dec 21, 2022

Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. – Thomas Aquinas

👥 Mchuma Guest Dec 21, 2022

Your quotes always manage to lift my spirits, no matter the day!

👥 Amir Guest Dec 20, 2022

Faith is taking God at His word, not doubting His promises. – Charles Spurgeon

👥 Francis Njeru Guest Dec 10, 2022

Faith is confidence in God’s grace, in spite of everything. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

👥 Zuhura Guest Nov 27, 2022

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."

👥 Lucy Kimotho Guest Nov 20, 2022

1 Corinthians 15:50-52 – "I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."

👥 Nassar Guest Nov 3, 2022

This is going on my vision board! What an inspiring quote.

👥 Dorothy Nkya Guest Nov 1, 2022

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

👥 Richard Mulwa Guest Oct 31, 2022

Faith can move mountains

👥 Joyce Mussa Guest Oct 17, 2022

God's promises are always true

👥 Wilson Ombati Guest Oct 13, 2022

This really resonates with me. 💬

👥 Sofia Guest Oct 13, 2022

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10

👥 Philip Nyaga Guest Oct 11, 2022

Faith is not blind, but it sees beyond the natural into the supernatural. – Unknown

👥 Michael Onyango Guest Sep 29, 2022

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. – Unknown

👥 Binti Guest Sep 25, 2022

Let your faith in God be the strongest part of you. – Unknown

👥 Wilson Ombati Guest Sep 10, 2022

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."

👥 Hashim Guest Sep 6, 2022

Romans 8:35-39 – "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake, we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

👥 Dorothy Mwakalindile Guest Aug 28, 2022

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."

👥 John Mwangi Guest Aug 18, 2022

My soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. – Psalm 62:1

👥 Christopher Oloo Guest Aug 8, 2022

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

👥 Brian Karanja Guest Aug 8, 2022

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18

👥 Ruth Kibona Guest Aug 6, 2022

Such a positive message!

👥 Nassar Guest Aug 6, 2022

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."

👥 Agnes Sumaye Guest Jul 19, 2022

God love never fails.

👥 Grace Wairimu Guest Jul 12, 2022

Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. – Elisabeth Elliot

👥 James Kimani Guest Jul 8, 2022

When your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. – James 1:3

👥 Paul Ndomba Guest Jul 8, 2022

Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen

👥 Esther Nyambura Guest Jul 1, 2022

Ephesians 6:14-17 – "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."

👥 Makame Guest Jun 18, 2022

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

👥 Lydia Mzindakaya Guest Jun 15, 2022

How do you always find the perfect quotes for any mood? Love it!

👥 Joseph Mallya Guest Jun 15, 2022

If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9

👥 Selemani Guest Jun 14, 2022

Such a powerful message!

👥 Mwachumu Guest May 24, 2022

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. – Psalm 37:5

👥 Elizabeth Mtei Guest May 23, 2022

This quote lifted my spirits!

👥 Mary Kendi Guest May 13, 2022

Exactly what I needed to hear. 🎯

👥 Maneno Guest May 8, 2022

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7

👥 Samson Mahiga Guest May 1, 2022

This quote is a game-changer! 🔥 I’ve read a lot of quotes in my life, but this one really stands out. It’s one of those rare quotes that has the power to completely shift your mindset and make you see things from a whole new perspective. I’m feeling so inspired after reading this, and I know it’s going to have a lasting impact on how I approach life’s challenges. Thank you for posting something so transformative!

👥 Miriam Mchome Guest Apr 26, 2022

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. – Isaiah 40:31

👥 Tabu Guest Apr 24, 2022

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. – Jeremiah 17:7

👥 Nyota Guest Apr 21, 2022

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6

👥 Jackson Makori Guest Apr 16, 2022

Trust in the Lord; He knows the way

👥 Safiya Guest Apr 10, 2022

May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! – Psalm 29:11

👥 Joyce Nkya Guest Apr 9, 2022

For nothing will be impossible with God. – Luke 1:37

👥 Ruth Kibona Guest Apr 9, 2022

This quote was the perfect reminder to stay grateful, no matter what.

👥 Kiza Guest Apr 4, 2022

A perfect boost for today.

👥 Majid Guest Mar 30, 2022

This is so relatable! 👍

👥 Salum Guest Mar 13, 2022

2 Peter 1:5-8 – "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."