November 20, 2022
Joe Cameneti Jr.
Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. New International Version
Luke 17:11-13 It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” The Message
Luke 17:14-16 Taking a good look at them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so grateful. He couldn’t thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan. The Message
Luke 14:17-19 Jesus said, “Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?” Then he said to him, “Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you.” The Message
THANK YOU CHANGES THINGS!
BLESSINGS + BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE:
· Improves your brain and physical health
· Improves happiness
· Improves sleep patterns
· It is the antidote to toxic emotions -defeats worry, depression, anger, and fear
· Improves relationships
· Opens the door to people and other opportunities
· The evidence of spiritual maturity
Colossians2:7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.New Living Translation
1. GRATITUDE IS ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
Proverbs 14:4 says, “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” King James Version
2. GRATITUDE KNOWS MORE WON’T MAKE ME HAPPY
3. GRATITUDE IS GREATER THAN CIRCUMSTANCE
1 Thessalonians 5:16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for thisis God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. New Living Translation
Philippians 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. New International Version
4. GRATITUDE INVITES THE MIRACULOUS
John 6:5 Jesus soon saw a huge crowd of people coming to look for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?” 6 He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do. New Living Translation
John 6:11 Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. New Living Translation