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The Slippery Slope of Ingratitude
We looked at this a couple of weeks ago, but it is worthwhile to revisit!
When we are not grateful we do not glorify God with our lives.
We make ourselves the center of our own universe and that is a slippery slope that leads to foolish thinking and living.
Entitled Generation?
The Millennials get a bad wrap, but its not just them, its us too! (no matter who your us is)
we all tend to think we deserve more
Human nature really hasn’t changed
We all need to deal with unmet expectations...
A couple of small groups are doing a Marriage class - Paul David Tripp.
“What did you expect?”
Relational dissatisfaction arises when we feel like the other party has failed to live up to our expectations.
This can be devastating!
We can become demanding or even look elsewhere to have our expectations met.
Disillusionment is destructive (and is one of Satan’s favorite weapons)
It is not limited to marriage:
How well are the people around you living up to your expectations?
Your Spouse, Children, Parents, Friends, Neighbors, Co-workers, Boss?
How about God?
We have all uttered these words, “It’s not fair”
Life is not fair, thank God!
Personally I am grateful that God does not treat me how I deserve!
I am also grateful that my wife, my children, and my true friends do not treat me like I deserve
The Gift of Grace
My grandmother taught me that if someone gives you a gift, you should write a thank you note, and that is exactly what Paul did!
Paul’s Thank You Notes!
His Personal Testimony
Like Paul, we need to become experts at telling our story!
I’m excited about a project that Drew Contreras is working on… The stories of our church.
Who are you sharing your own personal story with?
Do people know why you are grateful to God?
The lives he ministered to
When we invest in the lives of others we are not only changing the lives of those we are helping… we are changing family lines… we ourselves are part of the legacy of Paul’s investment in the lives of others!
Who will look back and be thankful for the letters that are written on your heart?
The Relationships He Forged
Who are you doing life and ministry with?
Not in proximity to, but really in partnership with!
Pass the Pigs
I have a vivid memory of my very first discipleship time after being baptized.
Brad Bynum said to me, “We are pigs” I agreed, but I didn’t understand.
He then handed me the game Pass the Pigs and explained that we were Partners In the Gospel and that we would need to work together the same way as the two pig dice needed to work together in the game.
It’s been almost 30 years since that conversation, but every time I see this game I am reminded that I need PIGs in my life!
Who is your PIG! Do they know that they are your person?
How are you helping each other to grow in your knowledge and depth of insight into God’s word?
Are you calling each other to live blameless and pure lives?
Are you praying that God’s good work be brought to completion in your lives?
Are we motivated by the Cross?
Pray for communion
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