Episode 435 - Show Notes
- Lately, in my own time with God in prayer, I’ve been asking God to help me live with a greater sense of gratitude. A thankful spirit makes such a difference in our lives. Being thankful enables us to see how truly blessed we are. It takes the focus off of us, what we have or what we don’t have, and puts the focus on God. I’m realizing that everything I need, I already have.
- Gratitude always involves an attitude of humility. If I believe I am owed something, I will not be thankful for it because I think I’m entitled to it. The bigger our sense of entitlement, the smaller our sense of gratitude.
- Most of you would agree we have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed us in so many ways. When we live our lives out of a place of gratitude, it has real power to change us. It has power to draw us closer to God, and to make our lives a blessing to others.
- You’ve likely heard the saying that we need an “attitude of gratitude.” True, biblical gratitude is much more than an attitude, it is a lifestyle. When we commit to honoring God as the source of all blessings, a real transformation takes place. The daily practice of living with a thankful heart impacts every part of our lives.
- Gratitude strengthens your relationships with others. It makes you a better employee. A thankful spirit gives you joy, peace, and happiness. Grateful people are less critical, less negative, and more loving.
- Gratitude is the act of choosing to remember God’s blessings in your life. It’s easy to forget what God has done, so it’s important to intentionally count your blessings.
Luke 17:11-19 - “Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
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