From HopeLESS to GrateFULL
Bob Ingle
Luke 17:11-19
G.K. Chesterton called gratitude ''the mother of all virtues''. One of the most significant changes that Jesus Christ wants to make in our hearts and lives is to transform us into people who are continually grateful.
Psalm 30:11-12 says: ''You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.''
Would you say those verses reflect your life and attitude right now? It's rare you meet someone that displays this often, isn't it? Instead of constantly grumbling about our circumstances, God wants us to radiate with thanksgiving. Instead of silently taking for granted all of God's goodness, we are to overflow with gratitude.
Today we're looking at a story about what deep gratitude looks like. Real gratitude isn't just a feeling you feel when something good happens to you or someone does something nice. Real gratitude is a response or an action that demonstrates just how thankful you really are. We are commanded over and over and over in Scripture to give thanks to God and be grateful for all the many benefits and blessings He bestows. We aren't just commanded to feel grateful, we are commanded to be grateful. Not just feel it, but show it. God wants us to respond to Him in ways that demonstrate our deep gratitude for what He's done for us and given to us.
Now, in life, the earnestness or intensity of our grateful response certainly should be at the level of what has been done for us, right? For instance, if someone sends you a card telling you how wonderful you are, or wishing you a happy birthday, you might respond to them with a sincere thank you. They spend a little money and a little time on you. So you say, 'Thanks. That was nice. I appreciate that.' That's definitely in line with the act of kindness toward you. But what if someone gives you a car? They see you are in nee ...
Bob Ingle
Luke 17:11-19
G.K. Chesterton called gratitude ''the mother of all virtues''. One of the most significant changes that Jesus Christ wants to make in our hearts and lives is to transform us into people who are continually grateful.
Psalm 30:11-12 says: ''You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.''
Would you say those verses reflect your life and attitude right now? It's rare you meet someone that displays this often, isn't it? Instead of constantly grumbling about our circumstances, God wants us to radiate with thanksgiving. Instead of silently taking for granted all of God's goodness, we are to overflow with gratitude.
Today we're looking at a story about what deep gratitude looks like. Real gratitude isn't just a feeling you feel when something good happens to you or someone does something nice. Real gratitude is a response or an action that demonstrates just how thankful you really are. We are commanded over and over and over in Scripture to give thanks to God and be grateful for all the many benefits and blessings He bestows. We aren't just commanded to feel grateful, we are commanded to be grateful. Not just feel it, but show it. God wants us to respond to Him in ways that demonstrate our deep gratitude for what He's done for us and given to us.
Now, in life, the earnestness or intensity of our grateful response certainly should be at the level of what has been done for us, right? For instance, if someone sends you a card telling you how wonderful you are, or wishing you a happy birthday, you might respond to them with a sincere thank you. They spend a little money and a little time on you. So you say, 'Thanks. That was nice. I appreciate that.' That's definitely in line with the act of kindness toward you. But what if someone gives you a car? They see you are in nee ...
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