Getting ready…today is your last sane moment
What is the one thing no one has?
Why we don’t have it Genesis 3
“Did God really say...?” “You won't die!...your eyes will be opened...you will be like God...” The woman was convinced...she wanted the wisdom it would give her... Genesis 3:1,4-6
But what if…
They ended up calling the place Kibroth Hattaavah (Graves-of-the-Craving).
There they buried the people who craved meat. Numbers 11:34 (MSG)
He gave them exactly what they asked for—but along with it they got an empty heart. Psalm 106:15 (MSG)
God’s solution…gratitude
...Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 106:1
Lie: Is God telling you the truth?
Truth: Give thanks to the Lord
Lie: God is withholding.
Truth: for He is good
Lie: Trust in yourself.
Truth: His faithful love endures forever
What percentage of people are grateful? Luke 17
Jesus asked, “Didn't I heal ten men? Where are the other nine?” Luke 17:17
Becoming a grateful person
The password into God’s presence: ______________
Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Psalm 100:4 (MSG)
Leading spiritual indicator: ______________
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a
result, their minds became dark and confused. Romans 1:21
Way of life
Thankfulness:
Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for
you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (NIV)
“I want what I have; it couldn’t be better.”
Contentment:
…I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11
“I don’t need it.”
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it…
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 118:24,29
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
The life you always wanted…thankful
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for
me. Psalm 103:1-2
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