Quotes about Gratitude

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17).

We should remember Christ's words, 'Let nothing be wasted,' when we look in our refrigerators and garbage cans and garages.

The thing that awakens the deepest well of gratitude in a human being is that God has forgiven sin." —Oswald Chambers

Our degree of happiness in life largely depends on: the amount of happiness we believe should be rightfully ours our ability to find delight in a fallen world God will redeem our ability to see the little things—the ten thousand reasons for happiness that surround us that we easily ignore

God provides not only in what he gives us, but at times in what he keeps from us. Have you ever noticed that excess money just seems to dissipate in a multitude of directions?

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion" (2 Corinthians 9:11).

Nothing is more poisonous than the spirit of entitlement that permeates our culture and sometimes, sadly, our churches.

We should thank God for every stream of joy in our lives while recognizing that Christ is the ocean from which every stream flows.

Countless people in worse situations are happier than those in better situations. This demonstrates that happiness is dependent not on circumstances but on perspective, which is determined by our focus.

Looking back," Ruby said, "I wonder why I was so afraid to grow old. Every day brought me one day closer to being here with You.

Perhaps parents' greatest heritage to pass on to their children is the ability to perceive the multitude of God's daily blessings and to respond with continual gratitude. We should be "abounding in thanksgiving" (Colossians 2:7).

To be truly happy—a man must have sources of gladness which are not dependent on anything in this world." —J. C. Ryle