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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 how to be abased, and I know how to abound. In every place and in all circumstances I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that neither can we carry anything out!But having food and clothing, with these things we shall be content.
Not that I am speaking with respect to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. In every place and in all circumstances I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that neither can we carry anything out!But having food and clothing, with these things we shall be content.
Let your way of life be without loving money, being satisfied with what you have. For He Himself has said, "By no means shall I desert you, nor in any way shall I forsake you;"
Not that I am speaking with respect to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.
Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in calamities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
"Because of this I say to you, do not worry about your life--what you shall eat, or what you shall drink--nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap, nor do they gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth more than they?
And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
(16:5B) He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness, and they that rightly seek Him shall find peace.
Be of the same mind toward one another. Not minding the high things, but associating with the humble. Do not become wise in your own opinion.
A Song of Degrees. O Lord, my heart is not exalted, neither have my eyes been haughtily raised: neither have I exercised myself in great matters, nor in things too wonderful for me.I shall have sinned if I have not been humble, but have exalted my soul; according to the relation of a weaned child to his mother, so will You recompense my soul.
"Because of this I say to you, do not worry about your life--what you shall eat, or what you shall drink--nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
Also, every man who shall eat and drink, and see good in all his labor, this is a gift of God.
The rich have become poor and hungry; but they that seek the Lord diligently shall not lack any good thing. Pause.
For the end, A Psalm of David to Jeduthun. Shall not my soul be subjected to God? For from Him is my salvation.For He is my God, and my savior; my helper, I shall not be greatly moved.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control--against such things there is no law.
When the heart rejoices, the countenance is cheerful, but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
The fear of the Lord is life to a man; and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
Therefore, brothers, I exhort you through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your intelligent service.And do not fashion yourselves after this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and well pleasing and perfect will of God.
The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things, but the good are always quiet.
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; give thanks to Him, praise His name.For the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures from generation to generation.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
I know that there is no good in them, except for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
You have made known to me the ways of life; You will fill me with joy with Your countenance: at Your right hand there are delights forever.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up on behalf of us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
And let them that know Your name hope in You - for You, O Lord, have not failed them that diligently seek You.
Remove vanity and falsehood far from me, and give me neither wealth nor poverty, but appoint to me what is needful and sufficient:lest I be filled and become false, and say, Who sees me? Or be poor and steal, and swear vainly by the name of God.
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that in everything always having all sufficiency, you may abound for every good work,
giving thanks always concerning all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
And my God will supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Submit yourself to the Lord, and make supplication to Him; do not fret because of him that prospers in his way, at the man that does unlawful deeds.
A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart, but passion is a corruption to the bones.
For the Lord loves mercy and truth; God will give grace and glory; the Lord will not withhold good things from them that walk in innocence.
Behold, my God is my Savior; I will trust in Him, and not be afraid; for the Lord is my glory and my praise, and has become my salvation.
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why do you trouble me? Hope in God; for I will give thanks to Him; He is the health of my countenance, and my God.
whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame--who are mindful of earthly things.
For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you did indeed receive what you have, why do you boast as though you did not receive it?
Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.
Yea, though I walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,with all humility and meekness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
but they that wait on God shall renew their strength; they shall put forth new feathers like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
For you have need of endurance, so that having done the will of God, you may receive the promise:
And while we do good, let us not lose heart, for in due season we shall reap if we do not become weary.
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 that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance;and endurance, character; and character, hope.And hope does not put to shame, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
My heart and my flesh have failed; but God is the strength of my heart, and God is my portion forever.
The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Likewise the soldiers also were asking him, saying, "And what shall we do?" So he said to them, "Do not intimidate anyone or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wages."
Do all things without grumbling and disputing,in order that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as light bearers in the world,
And I give thanks to the One who empowers me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He considered me faithful, putting me into the ministry,
and that you aspire to be quiet, and to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellent virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
The eyes of all wait upon You; and You give them their food in due season.You open Your hands, and fill every living thing with pleasure.
shall the mountains depart, nor shall your hills be removed; so neither shall My mercy fail you, nor shall the covenant of your peace be at all removed; for the Lord who is gracious to you has spoken it.
As His divine power has granted to us all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,through which have been given to us precious and exceedingly great promises, so that through these we may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Yea, and as for every man to whom God has given wealth and possessions, and has given to him power to eat thereof, and to receive his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves dig through and steal;but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust corrupts, and where thieves do not dig through and steal.For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
But thanks be to God, that though you used to be slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from your heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.And having been freed from sin, you became enslaved to righteousness.
Nevertheless, my soul is subjected to God; for of Him is my patient hope.For He is my God and my Savior; my helper, I shall not be moved.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ,
Alleluia. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord; he will delight greatly in His commandments.
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! On account of this the world does not know you, because it did not know Him.
that my glory may sing praise to You, and I may not be pierced with sorrow. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
Many are the scourges of the sinner; but him that hopes in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.Be glad in the Lord, and exalt, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart!
How have You multiplied Your mercy, O God! So the children of men shall trust in the shelter of Your wings.
and if you give bread to the hungry from your heart, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall your light spring up in darkness, and your darkness shall be as noon day;
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,through whom also we have had access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Whom not having seen, you love, in whom now not seeing, but believing, you rejoice with inexpressible joy and glorified,
Therefore we do not despair, but even if our outward man is being destroyed, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
"Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.For everyone that asks receives, and he that seeks finds, and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, along with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
supporting truth, and keeping peace; for on You, O Lord,they have trusted with confidence forever, the great, eternal God;
A Song of Degrees. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion: he that dwells in Jerusalem shall never be moved.
Rejoice always!Pray without ceasing!In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.