Gratitude

Gratitude 

1 Thess. 5:16-18

How can we be grateful with everything going on around us?

1. Our gratitude depends on who God is.
2. Our gratitude depends on what He has done (past).
3. Our gratitude depends on what He will do (future).

Why should I be grateful?

1. It takes my focus off my situation.
2. It does more for me than it does for God.
3. It makes me a happier person.

Cultivate a habit of gratitude.

1. Make it part of your devotional life.
2. Share with others (in terms of witness).
3. Express gratitude to others.
4. Serve God and others.