Dear brothers and sisters, today I want to share with you the importance of appreciating the little things in life. Often, we get caught up in the pursuit of big dreams and grand achievements, forgetting the small blessings that God bestows upon us daily. It’s essential to take a moment to recognize and give thanks for these little things, for they are the building blocks of a grateful heart.
In the Bible, Jesus teaches us to be content with what we have and to find joy in the simple pleasures of life. He showed us how to appreciate the beauty of nature, the warmth of a kind word, and the comfort of a loving relationship. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see that He often found solace in the small moments – praying in solitude, sharing meals with His disciples, and healing the sick. These moments were not grand, but they were filled with profound meaning and purpose.
Consider the story of the widow’s offering. She gave only two small coins, yet Jesus praised her for giving all she had. This story reminds us that it’s not the size of our actions that matter, but the heart behind them. Appreciating the little things helps us to cultivate a spirit of generosity and humility. It teaches us that every act of kindness, no matter how small, is valuable in the eyes of God.
Moreover, the Bible encourages us to find joy in the everyday moments. Think about the beauty of a sunrise, the laughter of children, or the taste of a simple meal. These are all gifts from God, meant to bring us joy and remind us of His love. When we learn to see these small blessings, our hearts overflow with gratitude, and we experience a deeper sense of peace and contentment.
Dear friends, let us make it a daily practice to thank God for the little things in life. Let us open our eyes to the beauty around us and appreciate the simple joys that come our way. In doing so, we draw closer to God and enrich our lives with His love and grace.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about appreciating the little things in life.
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content”
— Philippians 4:11
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”
— Matthew 6:26
“Why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin”
— Matthew 6:28
“Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?”
— Matthew 6:30
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”
— Luke 12:24
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these”
— Luke 12:27
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much”
— Luke 16:10
“Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure trouble therewith”
— Proverbs 15:16
“Remove far from me vanity lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for meLest I be full, deny thee, say, Who is the Lord ? or lest I be poor, steal, take the name of my God in vain”
— Proverbs 30:8-9
“Also that every man should eat drink, enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God”
— Ecclesiastes 3:13
“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail vexation of spirit”
— Ecclesiastes 4:6
“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity vexation of spirit”
— Ecclesiastes 6:9
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice be glad in it”
— Psalm 118:24
“Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 136:25
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; thou givest them their meat in due seasonThou openest thine hand, satisfiest the desire of every living thing”
— Psalm 145:15-16
“Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountainsHe giveth to the beast his food, to the young ravens which cry”
— Psalm 147:8-9
“A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked”
— Psalm 37:16
“Every good gift every perfect gift is from above, cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”
— James 1:17
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, he shall lift you up”
— James 4:10
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, then vanisheth away”
— James 4:14
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
— Hebrews 13:5
“He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, giveth God thanks”
— Romans 14:6
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; be ye thankful”
— Colossians 3:15
“Continue in prayer, watch in the same with thanksgiving”
— Colossians 4:2
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”
— Ephesians 5:20
“But let every man prove his own work, then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, not in another”
— Galatians 6:4
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
— Galatians 6:9
“Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, eat ye that which is good, let your soul delight itself in fatness”
— Isaiah 55:2
“It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; while they are yet speaking, I will hear”
— Isaiah 65:24
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“It is of the Lord ‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail notThey are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness”
— Lamentations 3:22-23
“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, the breath of all mankind”
— Job 12:10
“The spirit of God hath made me, the breath of the Almighty hath given me life”
— Job 33:4
“Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, consider the wondrous works of God”
— Job 37:14
“God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meatAnd to every beast of the earth, to every fowl of the air, to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: it was so”
— Genesis 1:29-30
“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things”
— Genesis 9:3
“Thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the Lord thy God hath given unto thee, unto thine house, thou, the Levite, the stranger that is among you”
— Deuteronomy 26:11
“When thou hast eaten art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee”
— Deuteronomy 8:10
“This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tentsAnd the children of Israel did so, gathered, some more, some lessAnd when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating”
— Exodus 16:16-18
“Ye shall serve the Lord your God, he shall bless thy bread, thy water; I will take sickness away from the midst of thee”
— Exodus 23:25
“Then I will give you rain in due season, the land shall yield her increase, the trees of the field shall yield their fruitAnd your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: ye shall eat your bread to the full, dwell in your land safely”
— Leviticus 26:4-5
“The Lord bless thee, keep theeThe Lord make his face shine upon thee, be gracious unto theeThe Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, give thee peace”
— Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord recompense thy work, a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust”
— Ruth 2:12
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord : neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength”
— Nehemiah 8:10
“For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord , which run to fro through the whole earth”
— Zechariah 4:10
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17