Developing a Lifestyle of Gratitude
Gratitude Unleashed #3
“Developing a Lifestyle of Gratitude”
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Gratitude is not just a reaction to good things, it’s a rhythm that reshapes the way we live, think, and worship.
Key Points from the Message
Gratitude must be expressed.
Gratitude should thrive in both private and public.
Gratitude becomes powerful when it’s consistent, morning and evening.
A grateful heart transforms homes, workplaces, and relationships.
Questions
1. What are some “silent gratitudes” you’ve kept in your heart lately that need to be spoken whether to God or to someone else? How could voicing that gratitude change the atmosphere of your home, workplace, or relationships this week?
Read - Psalm 145; Hebrews 13:15
2. How does/could singing, even when life feels hard, deepen gratitude in your soul? Can you recall a moment when worship through song shifted your attitude or perspective?
Read - Psalm 28:7; Psalm 147:7
3. Share a time when you have you have chosen to thank God even through loss or hardship.
Read - 2 Samuel 12:20; 1 Timothy 2:1
4. Pastor Paul encouraged us to prioritize special moments in our lives through intentionally celebrating them. What will you do to start making the most of those moments?
Read - 1 Chronicles 23:30; Psalm 34:1
“I always tell Him, ‘Whatever You want is what I want.’”
Melvin, the broom maker from Little Rock, Arkansas