Gratitude is the Gravy

Mike Thorburn

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It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High

Gratitude, gratefulness, thanksgiving, thankful

Psalm 92:1 ESV

1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;

Psalm 92:12

Be thankful

Eager to ask but slow to appreciate

Romans 1:21 ESV

21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Romans 1:21

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 ESV

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Ephesians 5:20 ESV

20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Corinthians 11:24 ESV

24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Psalm 7:17 ESV

17 I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

Psalm 107:1 ESV

1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Isaiah 12:1 ESV

1 You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.

Isiah 12:1

Psalm 136:1–3 ESV

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Psalm 136:1-3

1 Thessalonians 5:16–17 ESV

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing,

Psalm 9:1 ESV

1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

1 Thessalonians 5:

“Gratitude looks to the Past and love to the Present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.” —The Screwtape Letters, CS Lewis

Gratitude, gratefulness, thanksgiving, thankful

Thanksgiving - 9 times in psalms, 38 times in the bible

Colossians 3:15–16 ESV

15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 4

Thanksgiving - 9 times in psalms, 38 times in the bible

Be thankful

4 Principles for being a more thankful follower of Christ

Be thankful

Philippians 4:6–7 ESV

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

”6-7

Even when others are not

Gratitude

1. Set a time When? You don’t just show up whenever

When? You don’t just show up whenever

acts

Hebrews 12:28 ESV

28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,

For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Acts 24:1–3 ESV

1 And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. 2 And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight, most excellent Felix, reforms are being made for this nation, 3 in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.

Thanksgiving

9 times in psalms, 38 times in the esv bible

a. Even when others are not

Even when I realize that the path is not easy

Psalm 100:4 ESV

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Jesus was never perfunctory

lepers

As part of the complete package

b. Even when I realize that the path is not easy

and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Because He is righteous

Jesus was never perfunctory

c. As part of the complete package

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Because of His comfort

2. Have a reason Why? There’s a motivation for getting together at Thanksgiving

Why? There’s a motivation for getting together at Thanksgiving

You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.

Because He keeps His promises

a. Because He is righteous

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

b. Because of His comfort

Because of what’s coming

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,

You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.

c. Because He keeps His promises

How? By offering:

Planned, intentional worship

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe

d. Because of what’s coming

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,

3. Have a plan How? Somebody’s got to organize this thing or you’ll end up with 6 desserts and no turkey

Thankful testimony

How? Somebody’s got to organize this thing or you’ll end up with 6 desserts and no turkey

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

By offering:

“Gratitude looks to the Past and love to the Present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.” —The Screwtape Letters, CS Lewis

a. Planned, intentional worship

What’s my role in this?

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

b. Thankful testimony

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

“Gratitude looks to the Past and love to the Present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.” —The Screwtape Letters, CS Lewis

4. Have a seat at the table What’s my role in this? Only grandpa gets to do nothing but watch football

What’s my role in this? Only grandpa gets to do nothing but watch football

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

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