35 Encouraging Bible Verses on Counting Your Blessings
God’s blessings come in many forms, some in material form, and some are for within us. No matter the type, we can be grateful for how God provides. Feeling blessed comes from a heart overflowing with gratitude, no matter what is going on around you.
When you stop to intentionally appreciate your blessings, you’ll be truly grateful for God’s grace and favor in your life. These are Encouraging Bible Verses on Counting Your Blessings that will remind you of God’s goodness and make you content, happy, and thankful every day.
Bible Verses on Counting Your Blessings
Blessings can come in many forms. When we recognize this, it shifts our perspective and attitude from one of complaining and comparing to one of contentment. Appreciating how God provides, protects, redeems, loves, and cares for us makes us love Him more and seek to honor and obey Him.
A gratitude journal is a good first step to help you count your blessings. Appreciate the little things and big things God does for you and you’ll see a shift in your attitude, thoughts, and actions. Instead of being resentful, bitter, and unhappy, you’ll become positive, grateful, and content.
These Count Your Blessings Scriptures will help you connect with the Lord more deeply and grow to trust Him because He is always on your side.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
Psalm 100:4 ESV
The word of God encourages us to enter His presence with an attitude of gratitude. This shows a humble heart that recognizes and appreciates the Lord as the giver of all things we have. When we praise and bless His name, He will be willing and open to hear our requests and give us the answers we are looking for.
“This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 NLT
Every new day is a gift and an opportunity to experience God’s blessings. Many wanted to be here but they passed on to the next life. But you are here by God’s grace. Instead of complaining, give God praise and be thankful.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV
True contentment comes when we are thankful in every situation and can count our blessings even in hard times. This is the will of God for us and when we obey Him we experience His blessing and He rewards us richly in this life and the next.
“Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.”
Psalm 63:3 NIV
When we count our blessings, God’s faithful love is at the top of the list. His love is the reason He sent his son Jesus Christ to come to save and redeem us from the enemy and usher us into eternal life. Because of that, we glorify the Lord because through Jesus Christ we have received so many blessings.
“Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”
Psalm 106:1 NIV
God’s love is amazing and unending. We give thanks and praise Him because He is good to us. He is before us, in us, and with us every step of the way, and only wants the best for us.
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
James 1:17 ESV
Everything that we have is from the Lord. Whether it’s physical blessings, emotional or spiritual blessings, everything is from Him. He is our Heavenly Father who blesses, guides, provides, and protects us. He never changes and continues to show us His kindness.
“I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.”
Psalm 27:13 AMP
The Lord promises that we will see His goodness on earth. That means we don’t have to wait to go to heaven to experience His blessings but will experience them right here on earth. This strengthens us and gives us courage, confidence, and hope that God’s plan is for us to have a better life so we can be thankful.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and put Me to the test now in this,” says the Lord of armies, “if I do not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.”
Malachi 3:10 NASB
When we are faithful in our tithes, God promises a blessing that overflows. That’s abundant blessings that are tangible and intangible. He opens the windows of heaven and makes sure we have everything we need to enjoy this life.
“I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 12:2-3 NIV
God blessed Abraham and his descendants and we are part of those descendants. Abraham had great faith and developed a close and intimate bond with the Lord. His name was blessed and he had physical wealth and children. He was also blessed spiritually.
“The young lions do without and suffer hunger;
But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.”
Psalm 34:10 NASB
When we seek the Lord, put Him first, obey Him, and seek to live for His glory, we will not lack any good things. He will bless us with everything we need.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.”
Psalm 28:7 NIV
We count our blessings because they bring us joy. When we trust in the Lord, He helps us, strengthens, and protects us.
“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 NIV
When the Lord blesses you, you receive special favor and gifts from Him. When the Lord keeps you He guards you, takes care of you, and protects you. Moreover, the Lord gives us His peace and grace, and through our relationship with Him, we experience his blessings. So we gain both tangible and intangible blessings from him.
Physical Blessings
The Bible shows us that God cares for our physical needs. When the people of Israel were in the wilderness on their way to the promised land, God provided them with physical food in the form of manna (Exodus 16:4).
There is another incident in the New Testament when Jesus preached to the multitude and afterward they were hungry. He performed a miracle from the five loaves of bread and two fish presented to Him and physically fed the people (Matthew 14:13-21).
These Bible stories and the Count Your Blessings Bible Verses below show us that the Lord meets our physical needs.
“Or what person is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”
Matthew 7:9-11 NASB
When the multitudes that Jesus fed were hungry He didn’t offer them prayers but gave them actual food in the form of bread and fish. We give our kids food when they need it and prayers when they need them. God will give us physical blessings if that’s what we need. He is a faithful and good Father to His children.
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
3 John 1:2 NIV
When we count our blessings, good health should be one of them. If the Lord has healed you, strengthened your body, and given you a strong immune system, count your blessings.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 ESV
God supplies all our needs even our physical needs according to His riches. He is the creator and owner of the whole world and everything in it and will bless us accordingly.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NASB
God’s plan is for us to prosper, have a future and hope. This included giving us physical blessings that we can enjoy on earth for us and our families.
“If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the good things of the land.”
Isaiah 1:19 NIV
The good things God gives us in the land are the physical blessings. When we are willing to obey Him and do His will and we align to His purpose He will grant us His favor and blessings.
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 ESV
When we commit our work to the Lord and allow Him to lead and guide us in our jobs and businesses, He will give us blessings and prosperity. We flourish financially when our work is blessed and experience promotion, peace, joy, and growth in what we do.
Spiritual Blessings
Blessings can even come in a form we least expect-suffering. While you may not feel blessed as you walk through difficulties, you may later find the blessings where God met you in the hardship or the lessons you learned from it.
Beyond the physical blessings which are tangible, these Encouraging Bible Verses to Count your Blessings focus on intangible blessings that we should be aware of and give God glory for.
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 14:17 NIV
This scripture confirms that the kingdom of God doesn’t just meet our physical needs but the spiritual and emotional needs as well. In God’s kingdom, we experience joy, righteousness, and peace. The most important things are usually the ones we can’t touch but we experience them in God.
“O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good;
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.”
Psalm 34:8 AMP
God’s goodness and favor are emotional blessings he gives us. They open doors for us and give us protection, security, and contentment and we should give thanks for that.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.”
Ephesians 1:3 NASB
This is such a powerful scripture about blessings. We have been given every spiritual blessing we need inside us through Christ Jesus. As we grow in faith and mature as Christians, we will access all these blessings.
“Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!”
Romans 11:33 NASB
God’s plan for us which we see unfold in the Bible is remarkable. His blessings and favor for us have no measure and no limit. He grants us His deep wisdom, mercy, love, and grace.
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 ESV
God’s grace is one of the most powerful spiritual blessings He gives us. He is patient with us and saves us from eternal death and separation from Him. Through the Holy Spirit, He convicts us of sins, guides us to repentance, and helps us live for Him. He is gracious and we should be thankful for His kindness and patience.
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.”
1 Timothy 6:17 NASB
There is benefit in having physical blessings that can only be enjoyed on earth but more benefit in having spiritual blessings that can be enjoyed on earth and in heaven. The riches on earth are uncertain while heavenly riches are guaranteed. This is an encouraging scripture and reminder to seek spiritual blessings more than physical ones.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
The fruit of the Spirit comes as a result of abiding in God’s word and building a relationship with Christ Jesus. When the Holy Spirit lives in us we will enjoy these spiritual blessings in Him.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
The Lord invites us to pray for everything that causes us stress and anxiety. When we pray, the first step is to count our blessings and offer God thanksgiving then present our needs and requests to him.
When we do this, we experience the peace of God which is an emotional blessing. You can have all the money you need and more in the world and not have peace which doesn’t help. In this life, God blesses us with His peace when we trust Him to take care of all our needs.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, or you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
James 1:2-4 ESV
The trials we face are a blessing because they test our faith. They make us reliant on God’s power and presence and draw to Him more. Through that, we become more mature as believers and grow spiritually. That’s why the Bible encourages us as believers to be thankful for the difficult times we face.
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12 ESV
A good reason for us to be thankful and remain firm in our faith during trials is because there is a reward at the end. On bad days and in difficult times this is a beautiful reminder that you will receive the crown of life which is a spiritual blessing.
You get this reward and the gift of eternal life when you love God with your whole heart and trust His ways no matter what circumstances you are going through.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
The faithful love of the Lord doesn’t end. Every day He pours on us fresh mercies and grace. God’s faithfulness is amazing because even when we are faithless He doesn’t change who He is and will keep His promises to us.
“The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
Psalm 37:23-24 NIV
God’s guidance, wisdom, and leadership are an emotional blessing that we should be grateful for. When He directs our steps we experience success. When we stumble, He upholds us so that we have the strength we need to keep going.
“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 NIV
Many bad things happen in our lives as believers. Even as a good person, you’re not excluded from challenges.
But when the peace of Christ rules in your heart you become calm even in chaos. Just like Jesus who slept in the boat during a storm (Matthew 8:23-27), you become confident that your Father in heaven will take care of your needs.
“Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord;
Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me.”
Psalm 40:11 NKJV
It’s God’s mercies, kindness, love, and grace that sustain and preserve us. Despite what the enemy may try to make us believe, apart from the Lord we can do nothing. So we continue to abide in the Lord for He is with us and blesses.
“Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love,
so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.”
Psalm 90:14 NLT
This verse is a beautiful reminder of God’s love which satisfies our deepest longings for unconditional acceptance and deep intimacy and connection. As you count your blessings daily, sing for joy and praise the Lord for His love which builds your self-esteem from the inside.
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:3-6 ESV
Apostle Paul teaches us a few things in this scripture. When you count your blessings, remember those in your church and even beyond who spread the Gospel. Be grateful as well that God who began the good work in your life will sustain you to the very end.
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 ESV
When we are weary, God renews our strength and sustains us. We can mount on wings like eagles and succeed in all we do. Even when others grow faint and lose power, He gives us energy
You may not always see the blessing in the moment, but whenever you realize your good gifts, whether physical or spiritual, be grateful for the giver. He really is good, kind, and generous in so many ways. I pray you have eyes to see your blessings and count them every day.
