Living a Thankful Life

1. THANKFULNESS IS ROOTED IN JESUS, NOT CIRCUMSTANCES

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

(I Thessalonians 5:18 NLT)

• THANKFULNESS IS AN ATTITUDE YOU CHOOSE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCE

2. PRACTICE EVERYDAY THANKFULNESS, EVEN WHEN THINGS ARE NOT PERFECT

“…seek, and you will find”

(Matthew 7:7 NIV).

• THANKFULNESS BRINGS LIGHT, INTO DARK CIRCUMSTANCES

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…”

Psalm (107:1-2 NASB)

3. PEOPLE WHO LIVE A THANKFUL LIFE, LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE

“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”

(3 John 1:2 NASB)

• BEING UNTHANKFUL, IS LIKE SLOW ACTING POISON TO THE SOUL

4. OPENS GOD’S GATE TO LIVING A JOY FILLED LIFE

“Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving…”

(Psalm 95:2 NASB)

“…In Your presence is fullness of joy…”

(Psalm 16:11 NASB)

• THANKFULNESS AND TRUST WORK TOGETHER

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

(Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB)

Victory Group Questions:

1. What has God given you, and done for you that you can be thankful for? Have you thanked God today? Have you thanked someone today?

2. Why is living a thankful life eternally important for your soul?

3. How can you be thankful even in challenging and difficult circumstances?

4. Who can you say “Thank You” to, and for what? (Action Challenge: Then go do it).