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 I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is clear that we can carry nothing out.But having food and clothing, we will be content.

Not that I speak according to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.For we brought nothing into the world, and it is clear that we can carry nothing out.But having food and clothing, we will be content.

Let your way of life be without the love of money, and be content with such things as you have, for He has said, "Not at all will I leave you, not at all will I forsake you, never!"

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Delight yourself also in Jehovah, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

Not that I speak according to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am powerful.

Therefore I say to you, Do not be anxious for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?Behold the birds of the air; for they sow not, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns. Yet your heavenly Father feeds them; are you not much better than they are?

And He said to them, Watch and keep yourselves from covetousness. For a man's life is not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.

Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.

A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

minding the same thing toward one another, not minding high things, but yielding to the lowly. Do not be wise within yourselves.

A Song of degrees; of David. O Jehovah, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes lofty; nor have I walked in great things, nor in things too wondrous for me.Surely I have behaved and have quieted my soul, as one weaned by its mother; my soul on me is like one weaned.

Therefore I say to you, Do not be anxious for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

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

Philip said to Him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.

The young lions lack, and suffer hunger; but those who seek Jehovah shall not lack any good thing.

To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Only to God is my soul in silence; from Him comes my salvation.He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my tower; I shall not be greatly moved.

A little to the righteous is better than the riches of many wicked.

But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

A merry heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.

But having food and clothing, we will be content.

The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he rests satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Be mindful of things above, not on things on the earth.

I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God.

All the days of the afflicted are evil, but gladness of heart is a continual feast.

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

casting all your anxiety onto Him, for He cares for you.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name.For Jehovah is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations.

This is the day which Jehovah has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled.

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

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

I know that there is no good in them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.

You will make Me know the way of life; in Your presence is fullness of joys. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You; because he trusts in You.

And may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The blessing of Jehovah itself makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

Truly He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Jehovah, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Great peace is to those who love Your Law, and there is no stumbling block for them.

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

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

remove far from me vanity and a lying word; give me neither poverty or riches; tear for me my portion of bread,lest I be full and deceive, and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, and violate the name of my God.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that in everything, always having all self-sufficiency, you may abound to every good work;

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

But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Therefore whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke on you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest to your souls.For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.

giving thanks to the Father, who has made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.

Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of him who practices wickedness.

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

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

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; He also has become my salvation.

By humility and the fear of Jehovah are riches and honor and life.

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why do you moan within me? Hope in God; for I still praise Him, the salvation of my face, and my God.

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

For who makes you to differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Better is a dry piece of bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with fighting.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

but those who wait on Jehovah 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 you have need of patience, so that after you have done the will of God you might receive the promise.

But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not faint.

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

And not only this, but we glory in afflictions also, knowing that afflictions work out patience,and patience works out experience, and experience works out hope.And hope does not make us ashamed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us.

And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.

My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart, and my part forever.

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

I have hidden Your Word in my heart, so that I might not sin against You.

I will say of Jehovah, my refuge and my fortress; my God; in Him I will trust.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.

And the soldiers also asked of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do not forcibly extort anyone, nor accuse any falsely. And be content with your wages.

Do all things without murmurings and disputings,so that you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation. Among these you shine as lights in the world,

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who strengthened me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry

Blessed are they who dwell in Your house; they will still praise You. Selah.

and that you try earnestly to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

rejoicing in hope, patient in affliction, steadfastly continuing in prayer,

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for possession, so that you might speak of the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

The eyes of all wait on You; and You give them their food in due season.You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall the covenant of My peace be removed, says Jehovah who has mercy on you.

Bow my heart to Your testimonies, and not to unjust gain.

according as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who has called us to glory and virtue,through which He has given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, so that by these you might be 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 you also are called in one body, and be thankful.

For He satisfies the thirsty soul, and fills the hungry soul with good.

A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, to the pure of heart.

Also every man 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.

But those belonging to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

Do not lay up treasures on earth for yourselves, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.But lay up treasures in Heaven for yourselves, where neither moth nor rust corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

But thanks be to our God that you were the slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.Then being made free from sin, you became the slaves of righteousness.

My soul, be silent only to God; for my hope is from Him.He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my strong tower; I shall not be shaken.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ;

Praise Jehovah! Blessed is the man who fears Jehovah, who delights greatly in His Commandments.

Behold what manner of love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God. Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

so that my glory may sing praise to You, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

The wicked has many sorrows, but mercy embraces him who trusts in Jehovah.Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

How precious is Your loving-kindness, O God! And the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of Your wing.

NUN: Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

and if you draw out your soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall your light rise in darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.Through Him we also have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice on the hope of the glory of God.

whom having not seen, you love; in whom not yet seeing, but believing in Him you exult with unspeakable joy, and having been glorified,

When I am afraid I will trust in You.

For this cause we do not faint; but though our outward man perishes, 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 each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened.

But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You; because he trusts in You.Trust in Jehovah forever; for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

A Song of degrees. They who trust in Jehovah shall be like Mount Zion; it is not shaken, but remains forever.

Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing.In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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