One thing we often forget is gratitude.
Gratitude: the feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the good things in life
Gratitude Thieves: complaining, comparison, and consumerism
Scripture is filled with a reminder to give thanks:
- Psalm 107:1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Colossians 3:17
- Philippians 4:6
1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
- Psalm 103:1-5
V.1 Gratitude is a choice.
V. 2 Gratitude helps us remember.
V. 3 Gratitude focuses on good things:
Salvation
Healing
Redemption
Crowning
Satisfaction
Renewal
Next Steps This Week:
- Every day this week, start your day off by making a list of 3 things you are thankful for.
- Read back over Psalm 103 and thank God for each thing listed.
- Read the You Version 5 Day Plan: Practicing Gratitude.
