In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook the profound presence and blessings of God. Sometimes, we might find ourselves taking His grace and mercy for granted, forgetting to express gratitude for the countless gifts we receive daily. This oversight can lead to a disconnect in our relationship with Him and diminish our acknowledgment of His unwavering love.
The Scriptures remind us repeatedly of the importance of recognizing and appreciating God’s goodness. The following 30 Bible verses highlight the significance of being thankful and aware of God’s influence in our lives. They serve as a wake-up call to nurture our faith and remember the blessings that flow from a relationship with our Creator.

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven

Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.

Then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but have removed their hearts far from Me, and their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men.”

They forgot God their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt.

Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet My people have forgotten Me days without number.

So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?”

How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him?

And forgot His works and His wonders that He had shown them.

Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes which I command you today.

The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, My people do not understand.

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

Remember my affliction and my roaming, the wormwood and the gall. My soul still remembers and sinks within me.

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’”

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

For he who lacks these things is short-sighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the LORD?” Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.

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

These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

But they refused to heed, shrugged their shoulders, and stopped their ears so that they could not hear. Yes, they made their hearts like flint, refusing to hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.
Famous and Strong Quotes about taking god for granted

It is easy to forget that we are under God’s grace every day.

We are often the ones who do not realize how profoundly we have been blessed.

The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right.

The worst moment for an atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel about God's love.
Awakening Gratitude in Our Hearts
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, recognizing the times we have taken Your goodness for granted. Forgive us for our forgetfulness and unappreciative spirits. Remind us daily of the countless blessings You bestow upon us, seen and unseen.
Help us to fix our eyes on Your grace, nurturing a spirit of gratitude in every moment. May we cherish the gifts of life, love, and faith that You provide. Let our hearts overflow with thankfulness, and may we express our appreciation through our words and actions.
We seek to deepen our relationship with You, not just in moments of need, but in joy and praise. Teach us, Lord, to remember that each breath is a gift, every sunrise a reminder of Your everlasting mercy.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.