Thankfulness Challenge

Counting our blessings can sometimes feel overly simplistic or shallow. However, this is precisely why it's important to push through our negativity and remind our souls and our loved ones that no matter what, God is good! And it is His will that we credit Him with the thankfulness that is due to Him (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Below are a few categories to consider for counting your blessings. Choose one, then list those specific things - as many as you can think of! Pick at least one of the suggested Scripture references for inspiration and a guiding truth to lean on as you're making your list. Take note of the ways the Lord uses your sacrifice of thanksgiving to encourage and bless your own soul! 

I am thankful for trials.

• Romans 5:3-4
• 1 Peter 1:6-7
• James 1:2-4
• James 1:12
• 2 Corinthians 4:17
• 1 Corinthians 1:3-4

I am thankful for the spiritual blessings I have in Christ.

• Romans 5:1
• 1 Peter 1:3-4
• Ephesians 1:3
• Ephesians 1:13
• 1 John 3:1
• Ephesians 2:8
• John 1:12-13
• 1 Peter 1:3
• 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

I am thankful for His innumerable earthly blessings.

• James 1:17
• Psalm 9:1
• Matthew 7:11
• Psalm 31:19
• Psalm 103:1-5
• Psalm 107:9
• Isaiah 63:7
• Ecclesiastes 5:19

I am thankful for experiences or opportunities that have allowed me to know Christ and His Word more deeply.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Philippians 4:4-7
• Philippians 4:11a-13
• Romans 8:28
• Philippians 3:7-11

I am thankful for my unique qualities and gifts from God that make me ME!

• Psalm 139:13-14
• Hebrews 2:6b-8
• 1 Corinthians 7:7
• Ephesians 2:10
• Genesis 1:27
• Isaiah 64:8
• Ephesians 4:11-13

People in my life I am thankful for and why.

• Romans 1:8
• Proverbs 11:25
• Proverbs 27:6
• Proverbs 17:17
• Proverbs 27:9
• 1 Corinthians 1:4
• Philemon 1:4
• Job 16:20-21
• Song of Songs 5:16b
• John 15:13
• Matthew 5:43

I can recall blessings month-by-month, going through each month of the past year.

• Psalm 107:31
• Acts 14:17
• Psalm 35:6
• Psalm 89:1
• Psalm 92:1-2
• Isaiah 25:1
• Psalm 102:27

I am thankful in the seasons (changes) of life!

• Psalm 104:19                                       
• Jeremiah 8:7                                         
• Daniel 2:27                                          
• Ecclesiastes 3:1                                
• Psalm 102:27 
• Hosea 6:3
• Ecclesiastes 3:11
• Psalm 90:4

A blessings list from A to Z!

• Philippians 4:8
• Psalm 103:11
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Psalm 148:1
• Colossians 1:16
• Revelation 4:11
• Job 36:26
• Psalm 119:64