In a fast-paced world filled with big dreams, grand ambitions, and towering achievements, it’s all too easy to overlook the little things that make life truly meaningful.
Yet, it is often these small moments and everyday blessings that hold the power to uplift our spirits and fill our hearts with gratitude. The Bible offers a wealth of verses that remind us of the importance of being thankful for the little things in life.
Join us on this journey through Scripture as we explore these verses and discover the profound joy that can be found in appreciating life’s smallest wonders.
Bible Verses About Being Thankful For The Little Things
1. Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
2. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
3. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
4. Ephesians 5:20
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
5. Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
6. Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
7. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
8. Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”
9. James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
10. Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Finding Joy in Small Blessings
11. Matthew 6:25-26
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
12. Luke 12:6-7
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
13. Proverbs 15:16
“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.”
14. Luke 16:10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
15. Zechariah 4:10
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”
16. Psalm 37:16
“Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked.”
17. Proverbs 16:8
“Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.”
18. Matthew 10:42
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
19. Luke 19:17
“Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'”
20. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
Cultivating Thankfulness for Life’s Simple Pleasures
21. Proverbs 15:17
“Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.”
22. Proverbs 30:8-9
“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.”
23. Ecclesiastes 5:18-19
“This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.”
24. Proverbs 14:30
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
25. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
26. Philippians 4:11-12
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”
27. Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
28. Proverbs 17:1
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.”
29. Ecclesiastes 5:15
“Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil that they can carry in their hands.”
30. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Appreciating the Small Miracles
31. Luke 17:11-19
“Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.'”
32. Psalm 136:4
“Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.”
33. John 6:11
“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.”
34. Psalm 65:8
“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.”
35. Exodus 16:15
“When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, ‘What is it?’ For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, ‘It is the bread the LORD has given you to eat.'”
36. Psalm 126:3
“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
37. Mark 5:36
“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.'”
38. Psalm 77:14
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.”
39. John 2:7-8
“Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water’; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, ‘Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.’ They did so.”
40. Psalm 145:9
“The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Bible Verses Encouraging Gratitude in Daily Moments
41. Psalm 34:1
“I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.”
42. Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
43. Psalm 103:2
“Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
44. Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
45. 1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
46. Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
47. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
48. Psalm 95:2
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
49. Psalm 106:1
“Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
50. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
Conclusion
In a world where the clamor of the extraordinary often drowns out the beauty of the ordinary, the Bible’s verses on thankfulness for the little things serve as a gentle reminder of life’s true treasures.
As we reflect on these sacred words, we are encouraged to cultivate a spirit of gratitude, recognizing that even in life’s simplest moments, God’s blessings abound. May we carry these verses in our hearts, allowing them to guide us toward a life filled with gratitude for every little thing that enriches our journey.
