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 howto get along with humble means,and I alsoknow howto livein prosperity;in anyand everycircumstanceI have learned the secretof being filledand going hungry,bothof having abundanceand suffering need.

For we have broughtnothinginto the world,sowe cannottakeanythingout of it either.If we havefoodand covering,with thesewe shall be content.

Not that I speakfrom want,for I have learnedto be contentin whatevercircumstancesI am.I know howto get along with humble means,and I alsoknow howto livein prosperity;in anyand everycircumstanceI have learned the secretof being filledand going hungry,bothof having abundanceand suffering need.I can doall thingsthroughHim who strengthensme.

But godliness[actually] is a meansof greatgainwhen accompaniedby contentment.For we have broughtnothinginto the world,sowe cannottakeanythingout of it either.If we havefoodand covering,with thesewe shall be content.

[Make sure that] your characteris free from the love of money,being contentwith what you have;for He Himselfhas said,"I WILL NEVERDESERTYOU, NORWILL I EVERFORSAKEYOU,"

But godliness[actually] is a meansof greatgainwhen accompaniedby contentment.

Delightyourself in the LORD;And He will giveyou the desiresof your heart.

Not that I speakfrom want,for I have learnedto be contentin whatevercircumstancesI am.

ThereforeI am well contentwith weaknesses,with insults,with distresses,with persecutions,with difficulties,for Christ'ssake;for whenI am weak,thenI amstrong.

"For thisreasonI sayto you, do not be worriedaboutyour life,[as to] whatyou will eatorwhatyou will drink;norfor your body,[as to] whatyou will puton. Is not lifemorethan food,and the bodymorethan clothing?"Lookat the birdsof the air,that they do not sow,norreapnorgatherinto barns,and [yet] your heavenlyFatherfeedsthem. Are you not worthmuchmorethan they?

ThenHe saidto them, "Beware,and be on your guardagainstevery formof greed;for not [even] whenonehas an abundancedoes his lifeconsistof his possessions."

Betteris a littlewith righteousnessThangreatincomewith injustice.

The LORDis my shepherd,I shall not want.

Be of the samemindtowardone another;do not be haughtyin mind,but associatewith the lowly.Do not be wisein your own estimation.

O LORD,my heartis not proud,normy eyeshaughty;Nordo I involvemyself in greatmatters, Or in thingstoodifficultfor me.SurelyI have composedand quietedmy soul;Like a weanedchild [rests] againsthis mother,My soulis like a weanedchild withinme.

"For thisreasonI sayto you, do not be worriedaboutyour life,[as to] whatyou will eatorwhatyou will drink;norfor your body,[as to] whatyou will puton. Is not lifemorethan food,and the bodymorethan clothing?

moreover,that everymanwhoeatsand drinksseesgoodin allhis labor--it is the giftof God.

Philipsaidto Him, "Lord,showus the Father,and it is enoughfor us."

The younglionsdo lackand sufferhunger;But they who seekthe LORDshall not be in wantof anygoodthing.

My soul[waits] in silencefor Godonly;From Him is my salvation.He onlyis my rockand my salvation,My stronghold;I shall not be greatlyshaken.

Betteris the littleof the righteousThanthe abundanceof manywicked.

But the fruitof the Spiritis love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentleness,self-control;againstsuch thingsthere is nolaw.

A joyfulheartmakesa cheerfulface,But when the heartis sad,the spiritis broken.

Betteris a littlewith the fearof the LORDThangreattreasureand turmoilwith it.Betteris a dishof vegetableswhereloveis Thana fattenedox[served] with hatred.

If we havefoodand covering,with thesewe shall be content.

The fearof the LORD[leads] to life,So that one may sleepsatisfied,untouchedby evil.

Set your mindon the things above,not on the things that are on earth.

ThereforeI urgeyou, brethren,by the merciesof God,to presentyour bodiesa livingand holysacrifice,acceptableto God,[which is] your spiritualservice of worship.And do not be conformedto thisworld,but be transformedby the renewingof your mind,sothat you may provewhatthe willof Godis, that which is goodand acceptableand perfect.

Allthe daysof the afflictedare bad,But a cheerfulheart[has] a continualfeast.

for the kingdomof Godis not eatingand drinking,but righteousnessand peaceand joyin the HolySpirit.

castingallyour anxietyon Him, becauseHe caresfor you.

EnterHis gateswith thanksgiving[And] His courtswith praise.Givethanksto Him, blessHis name.For the LORDis good;His lovingkindnessis everlastingAnd His faithfulnessto allgenerations.

Thisis the daywhich the LORDhas made;Let us rejoiceand be gladin it.

"Blessedare thosewho hungerand thirstfor righteousness,for they shall be satisfied.

And we knowthat Godcausesall thingsto work togetherfor goodto thosewho loveGod,to thosewho are calledaccordingto [His] purpose.

You openYour handAnd satisfythe desireof everylivingthing.

I knowthat thereis nothingbetterfor them thanto rejoiceand to dogoodin one's lifetime;

You will makeknownto me the pathof life;In Your presenceis fullnessof joy;In Your righthandthere are pleasuresforever.

"The steadfastof mindYou will keepin perfectpeace,Becausehe trustsin You.

Nowmay the Godof hopefillyou with alljoyand peacein believing,sothat you will aboundin hopeby the powerof the HolySpirit.

It is the blessingof the LORDthat makesrich,And He addsnosorrowto it.

He whodid not spareHis ownSon,but deliveredHim over for us all,howwill He not alsowith Him freely giveus all things?

And those who knowYour namewill puttheir trustin You, For You, O LORD,have not forsakenthose who seekYou.

Those who loveYour lawhave greatpeace,And nothingcauses them to stumble.

in everythinggive thanks;for thisis God'swillfor you in ChristJesus.

I have rejoicedin the wayof Your testimonies,As muchas in allriches.

Keepdeceptionand liesfarfrom me, Giveme neitherpovertynorriches;Feedme with the foodthat is my portion,That I not be fulland deny[You] and say,"Whois the LORD?"Or that I not be in wantand steal,And profanethe nameof my God.

And Godis ableto makeallgraceaboundto you, sothat alwayshavingallsufficiencyin everything,you may havean abundancefor everygooddeed;

alwaysgiving thanksfor all thingsin the nameof our LordJesusChristto God,eventhe Father;

And my Godwill supplyallyour needsaccordingto His richesin gloryin ChristJesus.

Whether,then,you eatordrinkorwhateveryou do,doallto the gloryof God.

"Cometo Me, allwho are wearyand heavy-laden,and I will give you rest."TakeMy yokeupon you and learnfrom Me, for I amgentleand humblein heart,and YOU WILL FINDRESTFOR YOUR SOULS."For My yokeis easyand My burdenis light."

giving thanksto the Father,who has qualifiedus to sharein the inheritanceof the saintsin Light.

Restin the LORDand waitpatientlyfor Him; Do not fretbecause of him who prospersin his way,Because of the manwho carriesout wickedschemes.

A tranquilheartis lifeto the body,But passionis rottennessto the bones.

For the LORDGodis a sunand shield;The LORDgivesgraceand glory;Nogoodthingdoes He withholdfrom those who walkuprightly.

"Behold,Godis my salvation,I will trustand not be afraid;For the LORDGODis my strengthand song,And He has becomemy salvation."

The rewardof humility[and] the fearof the LORDAre riches,honorand life.

Whyare you in despair,O my soul?And whyhave you becomedisturbedwithinme? Hopein God,for I shall yetpraiseHim, The helpof my countenanceand my God.

whoseendis destruction,whosegodis [their] appetite,and [whose] gloryis in their shame,who set their mindson earthly things.

For whoregards you as superior?Whatdo you havethat you did not receive?And ifyou did receiveit, whydo you boastas ifyou had not receivedit?

Betteris a drymorseland quietnesswith it Thana housefullof feastingwith strife.

EventhoughI walkthrough the valleyof the shadowof death,I fearnoevil,for You are with me; Your rodand Your staff,they comfortme.

ThereforeI, the prisonerof the Lord,imploreyou to walkin a manner worthyof the callingwith whichyou have been called,with allhumilityand gentleness,with patience,showing tolerancefor one anotherin love,being diligentto preservethe unityof the Spiritin the bondof peace.

Yet those who waitfor the LORDWill gainnewstrength;They will mountup [with] wingslike eagles,They will runand not gettired,They will walkand not becomeweary.

For you haveneedof endurance,sothat when you have donethe willof God,you may receivewhat was promised.

Let us not lose heartin doinggood,for in duetimewe will reapif we do not grow weary.

"Cease[striving] and knowthat I am God;I will be exaltedamong the nations,I will be exaltedin the earth."

And not onlythis, but we alsoexultin our tribulations,knowingthat tribulationbrings aboutperseverance;and perseverance,provencharacter; and proven character,hope;and hopedoes not disappoint,becausethe loveof Godhas been pouredout withinour heartsthroughthe HolySpiritwho was givento us.

And He has saidto me, "My graceis sufficientfor you, for poweris perfectedin weakness."Most gladly,therefore,I will ratherboastaboutmy weaknesses,sothat the powerof Christmay dwellin me.

My fleshand my heartmay fail,But Godis the strengthof my heartand my portionforever.

The nameof the LORDis a strongtower;The righteousrunsinto it and is safe.

Your wordI have treasuredin my heart,That I may not sinagainst You.

I will sayto the LORD,"My refugeand my fortress,My God,in whom I trust!"

"But seekfirstHis kingdomand His righteousness,and allthese thingswill be addedto you.

[Some] soldierswere questioninghim, saying,"And [what about] us, whatshall we do?"And he saidto them, "Do not take moneyfrom anyoneby force,oraccuse [anyone] falsely,and be contentwith your wages."

Doall thingswithoutgrumblingordisputing;sothat you will proveyourselves to be blamelessand innocent,childrenof Godabove reproachin the midstof a crookedand perversegeneration,amongwhomyou appearas lightsin the world,

I thankChristJesusour Lord,who has strengthenedme, becauseHe consideredme faithful,puttingme into service,

How blessedare those who dwellin Your house!They are everpraisingYou. Selah.

and to make it your ambitionto lead a quiet lifeand attendto your ownbusiness and workwith your hands,justas we commandedyou,

rejoicingin hope,perseveringin tribulation,devotedto prayer,

But you are A CHOSENRACE,A royalPRIESTHOOD,A HOLYNATION,A PEOPLEFOR [God's] OWN POSSESSION,sothat you may proclaimthe excellenciesof Him who has calledyou out of darknessinto His marvelouslight;

The eyesof alllookto You, And You givethem their foodin due time.You openYour handAnd satisfythe desireof everylivingthing.

"For the mountainsmay be removedand the hillsmay shake,But My lovingkindnesswill not be removedfrom you, And My covenantof peacewill not be shaken,"Saysthe LORDwho hascompassionon you.

Inclinemy heartto Your testimoniesAnd not to [dishonest] gain.

seeingthat His divinepowerhas grantedto us everythingpertainingto lifeand godliness,throughthe true knowledgeof Him who calledus by His owngloryand excellence.For by theseHe has grantedto us His preciousand magnificentpromises,sothat by them you may becomepartakersof [the] divinenature,having escapedthe corruptionthat is in the worldby lust.

Let the peaceof Christrulein your hearts,to whichindeedyou were calledin onebody;and be thankful.

For He has satisfiedthe thirstysoul,And the hungrysoulHe has filledwith whatis good.

SurelyGodis goodto Israel,To those whoare purein heart!

Furthermore,as for everymanto whomGodhas givenrichesand wealth,He has also empoweredhim to eatfrom them and to receivehis rewardand rejoicein his labor;thisis the giftof God.

Nowthosewho belong to ChristJesushave crucifiedthe fleshwith its passionsand desires.

"Do not storeup for yourselvestreasureson earth,wheremothand rustdestroy,and wherethievesbreakin and steal."But storeup for yourselvestreasuresin heaven,whereneithermothnorrustdestroys,and wherethievesdo not breakin orsteal;for whereyour treasureis, thereyour heartwill be also.

But thanksbe to Godthat though you were slavesof sin,you became obedientfrom the heartto that formof teachingto whichyou were committed,and having been freedfrom sin,you became slavesof righteousness.

My soul,waitin silencefor Godonly,For my hopeis from Him.He onlyis my rockand my salvation,My stronghold;I shall not be shaken.

Blessed[be] the Godand Fatherof our LordJesusChrist,who has blessedus with everyspiritualblessingin the heavenly[places] in Christ,

Praisethe LORD!How blessedis the manwho fearsthe LORD,Who greatlydelightsin His commandments.

Seehow greata lovethe Fatherhas bestowedon us, that we would be calledchildrenof God;and [such] we are. For thisreasonthe worlddoes not knowus, becauseit did not knowHim.

That [my] soulmay singpraiseto You and not be silent.O LORDmy God,I will givethanksto You forever.

Manyare the sorrowsof the wicked,But he who trustsin the LORD,lovingkindnessshall surroundhim.Be gladin the LORDand rejoice,you righteousones;And shoutfor joy,allyou who are uprightin heart.

Howpreciousis Your lovingkindness,O God!And the childrenof mentakerefugein the shadowof Your wings.

Your wordis a lampto my feetAnd a lightto my path.

And if you giveyourselfto the hungryAnd satisfythe desireof the afflicted,Then your lightwill risein darknessAnd your gloom[will become] like midday.

Therefore,having been justifiedby faith,we havepeacewith Godthroughour LordJesusChrist,throughwhomalsowe have obtainedour introductionby faithinto thisgracein whichwe stand;and we exultin hopeof the gloryof God.

and though you have not seenHim, you loveHim, and though you do not seeHim now,but believein Him, you greatly rejoicewith joyinexpressibleand full of glory,

WhenI am afraid,I will putmy trustin You.

Thereforewe do not lose heart,but thoughour outermanis decaying,yetour inner manis being reneweddayby day.

"Ask,and it will be givento you; seek,and you will find;knock,and it will be openedto you."For everyonewho asksreceives,and he who seeksfinds,and to him who knocksit will be opened.

But the fruitof the Spiritis love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,

Be anxiousfor nothing,but in everythingby prayerand supplicationwith thanksgivinglet your requestsbe made knownto God.And the peaceof God,which surpassesallcomprehension,will guardyour heartsand your mindsin ChristJesus.

"The steadfastof mindYou will keepin perfectpeace,Becausehe trustsin You."Trustin the LORDforever,For in GODthe LORD,[we have] an everlastingRock.

Those who trustin the LORDAre as MountZion,which cannotbe movedbut abidesforever.

Rejoicealways;praywithout ceasing;in everythinggive thanks;for thisis God'swillfor you in ChristJesus.

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