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Introduction:
1. Gratitude is internal.
Colossians 3:15-17; Romans 7:25; Psalm 111:1
Gratitude starts in our hearts.
We can’t be thankful if we aren’t peaceful.
We can’t be peaceful if Christ isn’t reigning in our hearts.
When Christi is reigning in our hearts, thankfulness from our hearts permeates our actions.
“Whatever you do . . .
giving thanks.”
That is why Paul says:
It is through Jesus.
Are you looking at everything you do through the lens of Jesus involvement in it?
If so, that leads us to fully embrace gratitude.
That is why they Psalmist says we are to be thankful with our whole hearts.
Not half-hearted is a negative way of stating this.
Enthusiastically is a positive way of saying this.
To give thanks we first must get our hearts right.
2. Gratitude is external.
Psalm 109:30
Are you thankful if you don’t say “thank you.”?
Maybe if you think it to God but not toward anyone else.
To give thanks we must express it.
3. Gratitude is focused.
Psalm 128:2; 1 Corinthians 1:4
To give thanks we must focus on the benefit.
4. Gratitude is continuous.
Daniel 6:10; Ephesians 1:16; Ephesians 5:20
Gratitude is a godly habit.
Gratitude is part of every prayer.
To give thanks we must always be in an attitude of thanksgiving.
Discussion Questions:
Describe a time when you experienced some adversity and your were surprised that God gave you the ability to be thankful.
How do you get in an attitude of thankfulness if you don’t feel thankful?
Do you think your gratitude toward God makes it easier to express gratitude to others?
Why or why not.
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