Gratitude: Part 4 - A House on Gratitude Street

November 25, 2024

1) Gratitude brings a right spirit to worship and service. (vs.1-2)

Worship God joyfully with thanksgiving.

(Worship) Serve the Lord with gladness: Approach ministry with delight, not obligation.

Enter His presence with joyful passion.

2) Gratitude brings the right submission. (vs.3)

Know His Lordship: Acknowledge God as God.

Embrace His purpose: We are His people, so He gets priority.

Trust His care: Rest in the Good Shepherd’s presence and promises.

3) Gratitude brings us the right approach to God and the life He gives us. (vs.4-5)

Enter His presence with worship, thanksgiving, and gratitude.

Reflect on His goodness, love, mercy, and faithfulness.

Have confidence and trust in God’s unchanging character and enduring promises.

2 Corinthians 9:15

4) Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection are the ultimate reasons for our hearts being full of gratitude.

5) Gratitude for Christ compels us to live life differently—serving, loving, and giving.

Romans 12:1; Galatians 2:20

6) Gratitude turns what you have into enough—and even more.

7) Gratitude can make you thankful for who you are in Christ…or who you can be.