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What does the Bible say about counting your blessings?

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The Bible calls believers to remember God’s abundant mercy and gifts with grateful praise, trusting that every blessing flows from His faithful grace in Christ. Psalm 103:1-10 urges the soul not to forget the Lord’s benefits, especially His forgiveness, compassion, and steadfast love. Psalm 118:1-18 celebrates His enduring goodness even through trouble, while Philippians 4:19 assures God’s people of His provision according to His riches in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 directs gratitude beyond earthly gifts to every spiritual blessing in Christ. In hardship, Isaiah 41:10 and James 1:12 remind us that God sustains and crowns those who persevere. Counting blessings therefore means worshiping God, recalling His mercy, and resting in His wise purposes.

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  • Psalms 103:2

    Praise Yahweh, my soul, And don't forget all his benefits;

  • Psalms 103:1-10

    [1] > Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! [2] Praise Yahweh, my soul, And don't forget all his benefits; [3] Who forgives all your sins; Who heals all your diseases; [4] Who redeems your life from destruction; Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies; [5] Who satisfies your desire with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. [6] Yahweh executes righteous acts, And justice for all who are oppressed. [7] He made known his ways to Moses, His deeds to the children of Israel. [8] Yahweh is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. [9] He will not always accuse; Neither will he stay angry forever. [10] He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor repaid us for our iniquities.

  • 2 Peter 3:9

    The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

  • Psalms 118:1-18

    [1] Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, For his loving kindness endures forever. [2] Let Israel now say That his loving kindness endures forever. [3] Let the house of Aaron now say That his loving kindness endures forever. [4] Now let those who fear Yahweh say That his loving kindness endures forever. [5] Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom. [6] Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? [7] Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. [8] It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, Than to put confidence in man. [9] It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, Than to put confidence in princes. [10] All the nations surrounded me, But in the name of Yahweh, I cut them off. [11] They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the name of Yahweh I indeed cut them off. [12] They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the name of Yahweh I cut them off. [13] You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, But Yahweh helped me. [14] Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. [15] The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. "The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly. [16] The right hand of Yahweh is exalted! The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!" [17] I will not die, but live, And declare Yah's works. [18] Yah has punished me severely, But he has not given me over to death.

  • Philippians 4:19

    My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Ephesians 1:3

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

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Psalms 20:4

    May He grant you your heart's desire, And fulfill all your counsel.

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