Dear brothers and sisters,
Let us take a moment to reflect on the immense blessings that flow into our lives and the gratitude that springs forth from our hearts. The idea of being blessed and thankful is deeply rooted in our faith and spiritual journey. As we walk through life, it is vital to recognize the abundance of blessings that God pours upon us daily. These blessings, both big and small, are reminders of His unwavering love and grace.
Being blessed is not only about material wealth but also about the spiritual riches that we receive. The peace that surpasses all understanding, the joy that fills our hearts even in times of trouble, and the strength to face each new day are all marks of God’s favor upon us. When we acknowledge these blessings, our hearts naturally overflow with thankfulness.
Consider the story of the Israelites in the wilderness. Despite their trials and tribulations, God provided for their needs, guiding them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. He rained manna from heaven and brought forth water from a rock. These acts of divine provision were not lost on the Israelites, who learned to trust in God’s faithfulness and respond with gratitude.
In our lives today, we too experience God’s continuous provision. It might come in the form of a kind word from a friend, a sudden opportunity, or the simple beauty of a sunrise. When we open our eyes to see these blessings, we cannot help but give thanks. Our thankfulness is an expression of our faith and trust in God’s goodness.
The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often encouraged believers to be thankful. He himself faced numerous hardships, yet his letters are filled with praise and gratitude. Paul understood that a thankful heart is a heart that recognizes God’s sovereignty and love. When we adopt this attitude, we find ourselves more content and joyful, regardless of our circumstances.
Dear friends, let us cultivate a habit of thankfulness. Each day, let us pause and count our blessings, acknowledging God’s hand in our lives. As we do so, we will find our hearts lifted and our spirits renewed. Let us also share this message of gratitude with others, encouraging them to see the blessings in their own lives.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about being blessed and thankful.
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, bless his name”
— Psalm 100:4
“Bless the Lord , O my soul: all that is within me, bless his holy nameBless the Lord , O my soul, forget not all his benefits”
— Psalm 103:1-2
“O give thanks unto the Lord ; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people”
— Psalm 105:1
“Praise ye the Lord . O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 106:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord , for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 107:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 118:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 136:1
“O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever”
— Psalm 136:26
“I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee”
— Psalm 138:1
“All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord ; thy saints shall bless thee”
— Psalm 145:10
“The Lord is my strength my shield; my heart trusted in him, I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; with my song will I praise him”
— Psalm 28:7
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever”
— Psalm 30:12
“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth”
— Psalm 34:1
“I will praise the name of God with a song, will magnify him with thanksgiving”
— Psalm 69:30
“So we thy people sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations”
— Psalm 79:13
“I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high”
— Psalm 7:17
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord , to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High”
— Psalm 92:1
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, make a joyful noise unto him with psalms”
— Psalm 95:2
“I will praise thee, O Lord , with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works”
— Psalm 9:1
“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
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
— Colossians 3:17
“Continue in prayer, watch in the same with thanksgiving”
— Colossians 4:2
“Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers”
— Ephesians 1:16
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”
— Ephesians 5:20
“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
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”
— Philippians 1:3
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity”
— Philippians 4:10
“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence godly fear”
— Hebrews 12:28
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name”
— Hebrews 13:15
“In that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord , call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exaltedSing unto the Lord ; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth”
— Isaiah 12:4-5
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world”
— Romans 1:8
“I thank thee, praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom might, hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter”
— Daniel 2:23