40 Inspiring Bible Verses on Positive Attitude
Published November 8, 2022
Science says that keeping a positive attitude is good for your health. But the benefits of positivity go beyond physical health. It changes your perspective in life which, in turn, affects your disposition, how you treat others, and how you react to circumstances.
But what many people don’t realize is that a positive attitude is also a sign of our faith in God. You see, when you trust God, nothing can scare you. No matter how dire the situation may seem, you will always see the silver lining because you know that He will always have your back.
When you believe in Him, you won’t entertain negative thoughts. Doubts and insecurities won’t have any opportunity to fester. A positive person knows that God has a bigger plan for every loss, every trial, and every sorrow. That’s why, in the Bible, verses about positive thinking abound.
Here are some of the most inspiring Bible verses on positive attitude:
Bible Verses About Positive Thinking
- This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24
- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:3
- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and hope. – Jeremiah 29:11
- A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. – Proverbs 15:13
- May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rockand my Redeemer. – Psalm 19:14
- But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. – Philippians 2:17-18
- And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. – Romans 5:5
- And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? – Luke 12:25
- You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:14-16
- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! – Philippians 4:4
Bible Verses About Staying Positive in Hard Times
- The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. – Isaiah 40:8
- Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. – Jeremiah 1:5
- For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. – Romans 8:26
- Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. – Matthew 11:28-30
- Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4
- Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. – Romans 5:3-4
- And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! – Luke 12:22-24
- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. – Matthew 5:11-12
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6
(Related: 40+ Reassuring Bible Verses About God’s Love)
Bible Verses About Positive Attitude Towards Work
- Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. – Hebrews 13:5
- Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. – Philippians 2:14-15
- Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. – Romans 13:17
- Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. – Colossians 3:23
- In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16
- Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10
Bible Verses About Attitude Towards Others
- Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. – Proverbs 12:25
- Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. – Proverbs 11:17
- A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25
- Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. – Philippians 2:3-4
- Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. – Philippians 4:5
- Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. – Hebrews 10:24
Bible Verses About Being Positive and Happy
- But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
- What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me; practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. – Philippians 4:9
- And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him. – John 8:29
- A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22
- If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:12
- And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2
- You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions. – Psalm 45:7
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