1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Why Gratitude Matters (2021-11-28)

1 Thess 5:18, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 3 Reasons Gratitude Matters 1) Gratitude Eliminates Arrogance (Romans 1:21) Luke 17 - the ten lepers James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above... 2) Gratitude Encourages Action (Colossians 3:17) 3) Gratitude Expands Adoration (2 Corinthians 9:15) Psalm 7:17 I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High. Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Count Your Blessings (1897) When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.   Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God has done! Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will keep singing as the days go by.   Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God has done!