I Choose to Give Thanks
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· 10 viewsEven in the face of persecution, David chose to give thanks. So can you...
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Choices Matter...
Choices Matter...
Gratitude is a Decision, not a Reaction
Gratitude is a Decision, not a Reaction
“I will praise… I will magnify...”
“I will praise… I will magnify...”
30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Gratitude begins with a CHOICE
Gratitude begins with a CHOICE
David chooses to praise God in the middle of distress, he could have complained but he chose to give thanks
What are you choosing? COMPLAINT -or- GRATITUDE
What are you choosing? COMPLAINT -or- GRATITUDE
Gratitude Expresses Praise to God
Gratitude Expresses Praise to God
30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
“…praise the name of God with a song...”
“…praise the name of God with a song...”
Gratitude is vocal and public
Gratitude is vocal and public
Gratitude shifts our focus to God’s character
Gratitude shifts our focus to God’s character
A thankful heart is a PRAISING heart
A thankful heart is a PRAISING heart
Gratitude Magnifies God above our Circumstances
Gratitude Magnifies God above our Circumstances
30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
“I will magnify Him with thanksgiving”
“I will magnify Him with thanksgiving”
Gratitude enlarges your view of God
Gratitude enlarges your view of God
Gratitude shrinks the power of your struggles
Gratitude shrinks the power of your struggles
Complaining Magnifies problems, thanksgiving magnifies God
Complaining Magnifies problems, thanksgiving magnifies God
***Illustration: Hannah getting a flu shot***
Keep your eyes on daddy...
Keep your eyes on God
What are you magnifying, God or your problems?
What are you magnifying, God or your problems?
