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“O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Ps. 107:1
Gratitude - Appreciation of kindness
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“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thes.5:18
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“Where are the Nine?” Lk. 17:17
Luke 17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,16. And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.17. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
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“I thank thee, O Father” Matt. 11:25
“And he took the cup and gave thanks” Matt.26:27
“Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me” Jn.11:41
“He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks” Mk.8:6-7
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Forget their giver - Jas. 1:17
Ignore the gifts - do not count their blessings
Take blessings for granted
Conceit – forget that God is source of all blessings
Fail to express their gratitude – Rom.1:21-22
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A believing Heart - Rom. 8:28
A heart that considers - Isa. 1:3
Thank is from same word as Think
To think is to thank, consider, ponder,
meditate
Luke 17:15 “saw” = be aware, consider
A Loving Heart
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Be mindful of the common blessings Health Families Homes and cars Friends
Notice Special Blessings Write a note - small gift Right thing at right time
Determine to be a blessing to others Gratitude sets forth a chain reaction
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Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people are more:
Optimistic
Energetic
Enthusiastic
Determined
Interested
Joyful
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Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people:
Feel stronger about handling challenges
Have fewer illnesses
Get more sleep
Exercise More
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Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Those people who are grateful:
Are more likely to help other people
Are less envious
Have more clear thinking
Experience less stress
Are more organized
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Benefits of GratitudeBenefits of Gratitude
Grateful people
Have closer family ties
Are less materialistic
Have longer lives
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“O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Ps. 107:1
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thes.5:18
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We need training in the art of gratitudeCan you love God without gratitude ?Can you love anyone without gratitude?
Plan of Salvation - H.B.R.C.BObedience shows our appreciation
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Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Morning Nov. 28, 2010