112 Bible Verses about Contentment

I've found that true contentment is something you can only really grasp and hold onto when God is at the center of your life. It's about finding that deep sense of satisfaction and thankfulness, no matter what life throws your way.

The Bible teaches us that contentment is a virtue we should all strive for. It's what brings us peace and joy, regardless of our circumstances. It's not always easy, but it's definitely worth pursuing.

There's this passage in Philippians 4:11-13 where Paul talks about his own experience with contentment. He says, "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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." That's powerful stuff, right?

Paul's words show us that contentment isn't about how much stuff we have or what we've accomplished. It's about our relationship with God and our trust in Him. It's about accepting where we are right now, knowing that in every season, in every situation, we can experience God's love and provision.

Just like Paul, we can learn to be content in both good times and bad. We can find that sweet spot of satisfaction knowing that through Christ, we have the strength to face anything.

I know both how to be abased and how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be lacking.

for we brought nothing into the world. It is clear that neither can we carry anything out,

but having food and covering we will be content with these.

Not that I speak regarding need, for I have learned in what things I am to be content.

I know both how to be abased and how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be lacking.

I can do all things in the Christ who strengthens me.

But piety with contentment is great gain,

for we brought nothing into the world. It is clear that neither can we carry anything out,

but having food and covering we will be content with these.

The Way of life is to be without love of money, being content with the things that are present, for he has said, I will, no, not leave thee, and also, I will, no, not forsake thee.

But piety with contentment is great gain,

Delight thyself also in LORD, and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

Not that I speak regarding need, for I have learned in what things I am to be content.

Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in restrictions, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Because of this I say to you, be not anxious about your life, what ye may eat, or what ye may drink, nor yet for your body, what ye may wear. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the clothing?

Look to the birds of the sky, because they sow not, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father feeds them. Are ye not more valuable then they?

And he said to them, Watch, and keep away from greed, because to any man, life to him is not in the abundance of things possessed by him.

Better is a little, with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

thinking the same way toward each other, not thinking on lofty things, but accommodating to the lowly. Become not wise according to yourselves,

LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I exercise myself in grand matters, or in things too wonderful for me.

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with his mother. Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Because of this I say to you, be not anxious about your life, what ye may eat, or what ye may drink, nor yet for your body, what ye may wear. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the clothing?

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor. [It] is the gift of God.

Philip says to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek LORD shall not want any good thing.

My soul waits in silence for God only. From him [is] my salvation.

He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be greatly moved.

Better is a little that the righteous man has than the abundance of many wicked men.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred with it.

but having food and covering we will be content with these.

The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.

Think on the things above, not the things on the earth.

I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your reasonable service.

And be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewal of your mind, for ye to approve what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a cheerful heart [has] a continual feast.

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit.

having cast all your concern upon him, because he cares for you.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.

For LORD is good. His loving kindness [is] forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

This is the day which LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.

Thou open thy hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.

Thou made known to (LXX/NT) me the path of life. Thou will fill me of joy with thy countenance (LXX/NT).

Thou will keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee], because he trusts in thee.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, for ye to abound in hope in the power of Holy Spirit.

The blessing of LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

He who did not even spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how will he not also give us all things with him?

And those who know thy name will put their trust in thee, for thou, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek thee.

Great peace have those who love thy law, and they have no occasion of stumbling.

In everything express thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies as much as in all riches.

Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,

lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who is LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and use the name of my God profanely.

And God is able to abound all grace for you, so that always in everything having all sufficiency, ye may abound for every good work,

expressing thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the God and Father,

And my God will fill your every need according to his wealth in glory in Christ Jesus.

Therefore whether ye eat, or drink, or anything ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Come to me, all ye who labor and have been burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is befitting, and my burden is light.

Giving thanks to the Father who made us qualified for the share of the portion of the sanctified in light.

Rest in LORD, and wait patiently for him. Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh, but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

For LORD God is a sun and a shield. LORD will give grace and glory. He will withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly.

Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid, for LORD, [even] LORD, is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation.

The reward of humility [and] the fear of LORD [is] riches and honor and life.

Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And why are thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance, and my God.

whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and the glory in their shame, who mind earthly things.

For who makes thee different? And what have thou that thou did not receive? And also if thou received it, why do thou boast as not having received it?

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.

Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

I therefore, the prisoner in Lord, call on you to walk worthily of the calling in which ye were called,

with all humility and mildness, with longsuffering, forbearing each other in love.

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace,

But those who wait for LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint.

For ye have need of perseverance, so that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.

And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,

and perseverance, character, and character, hope.

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that was given to us.

And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made fully perfect in weakness. More gladly therefore I will boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of the Christ may reside in me.

My flesh and my heart fails, [but] God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

The name of LORD is a strong tower. A righteous man runs into it, and is safe.

I have laid thy word up in my heart that I might not sin against thee.

I will say of LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

And men who were soldiers also questioned him, saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.

Do all things without grumblings and arguments,

so that ye may become blameless and pure children of God, blameless in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

And I have gratitude to the Christ--Jesus our Lord--who empowered me, because he considered me faithful, having placed in service

Blessed are those who dwell in thy house. They will still be praising thee. Selah.

and to aspire to live quietly, and to do your own things, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,

rejoicing in hope, enduring tribulation, persevering in prayer,

But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for an acquired possession, so that ye might broadly proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

The eyes of all wait for thee, and thou give them their food in due season.

Thou open thy hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed, but my loving kindness shall not depart from thee, nor shall my covenant of peace be removed, says LORD who has mercy on thee.

Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

as all things of his divine power to us, things toward life and piety, which were granted through the knowledge of him who called us through glory and virtue.

Because of which, the precious and greatest promises have been given to us, so that through these ye might become companions of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption in the world in lust.

And let the peace of God umpire in your hearts, for which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.

For he satisfies the longing soul, and he fills the hungry soul with good,

Surely God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart.

Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor--this is the gift of God.

And those of the Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and the lusts.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust deteriorates, and where thieves break through and steal,

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust deteriorates, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

But thanks to God, that ye were bondmen of sin, but ye obeyed from the heart a model of doctrine for which ye were delivered.

And having been set free from sin, ye were made servile to righteousness

My soul, wait thou in silence for God only, for my expectation is from him.

He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower. I shall not be moved.

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly things in Christ.

Praise ye LORD. Blessed is the man who fears LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

Behold what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we may be called children of God. Because of this the world does not know you, because it did not know him.

to the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to thee forever.

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but he who trusts in LORD, loving kindness shall encompass him about.

Be glad in LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous. And shout for joy, all ye who are upright in heart.

How precious is thy loving kindness, O God, and the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.

Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and light to my path.

and if thou draw out thy soul to a hungry man, and satisfy an afflicted soul, then thy light shall rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday.

Therefore having been made righteous from faith, we have peace toward God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom also we have access by faith for this grace in which we stand, and we take pride in hope of the glory of God.

Whom, not having seen, ye love, in whom, not now seeing but believing, ye exult in inexpressible and glorified joy,

What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.

Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.

Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and ye will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you.

For every man who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thankfulness make your requests known to God.

And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Thou will keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee], because he trusts in thee.

Trust ye in LORD forever, for in LORD, [even] LORD, is an everlasting rock.

Those who trust in LORD are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

Rejoice always.

Pray without ceasing.

In everything express thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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