A Thankful Life
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A Thankful Life
A Thankful Life
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 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.
8 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. 9 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 is written by the apostle Paul to encourage the believers at Philippi to experience the “Joy Filled Life”. Ironically, Paul is writing on the subject of joy from a Roman prison. Happiness is dependent upon our happenings, but our joy is dependent upon Christ. Here in this passage, we see five evidences of a thankful life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 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.
1. A Thankful Person Rejoices in Christ (v. 4)
We rejoice- Because of Who Christ Is: Sovereign
As says - Christ is all-knowing, all-holy, and all-present. He knows us, is with us, and allows us to know Him.
- Because of What Christ Has Done: Savior
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
1. A Thankful Person Rejoices in Christ (v. 4)
- Because of Who Christ Is: Sovereign
As says - Christ is all-knowing, all-holy, and all-present. He knows us, is with us, and allows us to know Him.
- Because of What Christ Has Done: Savior
2. A Thankful Person Respects Life (v. 5)
The word moderation means gentleness. It comes with the idea of sweet reasonableness and a willingness to give up one’s own way. It has the idea of a humble expression of grace.
3. A Thankful Person Rejects Anxiety (v. 6a)
anxiety is worry because of impending danger or misfortune
NKJV31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
4. A Thankful Person Regularly Prays (v. 6b)
NKJV7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
"The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer."
“ The greatest tragedy in life is not the unanswered prayer, but the unoffered prayer.” - EM BOUNDS
5. A Thankful Person Receives God’s Peace (v. 7)
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Peace is a product of faith. Faith is the opposite of fear. Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often involves a deliberate change of mind
1. I must realize what I really deserve! –
NKJV23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
NKJV19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
2. A Thankful Person Respects Life (v. 5)
The biblical definition for moderation means gentleness. It comes with the idea of sweet reasonableness and a willingness to give up one’s own way. It has the idea of a humble expression of grace.
2. A Thankful Person Respects Life (v. 5)
The word moderation means gentleness. It comes with the idea of sweet reasonableness and a willingness to give up one’s own way. It has the idea of a humble expression of grace.
3. A Thankful Person Rejects Anxiety (v. 6a)
anxiety is worry because of impending danger or misfortune
31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
4. A Thankful Person Regularly Prays (v. 6b)
4. A Thankful Person Regularly Prays (v. 6b)
NKJV7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
"The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer."
“ The greatest tragedy in life is not the unanswered prayer, but the unoffered prayer.” - EM BOUNDS
5. A Thankful Person Receives God’s Peace (v. 7)
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Peace is a product of faith. Faith is the opposite of fear. Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often involves a deliberate change of mind
1. I must realize what I really deserve! –
NKJV23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
NKJV19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1Pter 5:7
"The secret of all failure is our failure in prayer."
“ The greatest tragedy in life is not the unanswered prayer, but the unoffered prayer.” - EM BOUNDS
5. A Thankful Person Receives God’s Peace (v. 7)
"The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer."
“ The greatest tragedy in life is not the unanswered prayer, but the unoffered prayer.” - EM BOUNDS
5. A Thankful Person Receives God’s Peace (v. 7)
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Peace is a product of faith. Faith is the opposite of fear. Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often involves a deliberate change of mind
1. I must realize what I really deserve! –
NKJV23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
NKJV19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
Prverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Peace is a product of faith. Faith is the opposite of fear. Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often involves a deliberate change of mind
1. I must realize what I really deserve! –
NKJV23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
NKJV19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
Peace is a product of faith. Faith is the opposite of fear. Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
It involves:
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often it involves a deliberate change of mind
1. I must realize what I really deserve! –
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
NKJV19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
NKJV5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
NKJV7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
Philippians
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
NKJV34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
NKJV17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The Action of Gratitude
1. A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
states, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
James
NKJV18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
1 Thessalonians
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
NKJV14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally? Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
The way we think determines how we act.
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!