Joy of Gratitude
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Col 3:15-17 - 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Col 3:15-17 - 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Def of Joy - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Def of Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Is it possible to have joy and gratitude together?
Is it possible to have joy and gratitude together?
What are we grateful for? Is our mentality to be only grateful for the things that are big or what we feel are significant?
Are you grateful for your past?
We ask God for the big things, but are we just as responsible in the small things?
We ask God for the big things, but are we just as responsible in the small things?
We ask God for $100 but can He trust you with $10, are you grateful for that $10?
Gratefulness starts with a heart of worship
Gratefulness starts with a heart of worship
Worship starts with being grateful to God. Joy comes from realizing what God has done!
Challenge yourself to be grateful