38. The Three Ingredients of Gratitude (Psalm 103)

How do you become a grateful person?In this reflection on Psalm 103, John Ortberg explores one of the great themes of spiritual life: gratitude.At the center of Psalm 103 is a simple command:"Forget not all His benefits."Drawing from philosopher Robert C. Roberts and the rich imagery of the Psalm itself, John explores why gratitude grows through remembering and why forgetting often leads to entitlement.This episode explores:- Psalm 103 and gratitude- The meaning of the soul- The logic of gratitude- God's forgiveness and compassion- Remembering God's benefits- Gratitude as a spiritual practiceScriptures:- Psalm 103- Luke 7- Deuteronomy 6- Leviticus 19#Psalm103 #JohnOrtberg #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Soul📚 Today's Resources:Robert C. Roberts’ essay: The Blessings of Gratitude: A Conceptual Analysis, published in the edited volume The Psychology of Gratitude (2004)🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Gratitude & Psalm 10300:25 Bless the Lord, O My Soul00:52 What Is the Soul?01:37 The Hokey Pokey of Gratitude02:17 Put Your Whole Self In02:48 Forget Not His Benefits03:44 The Logic of Gratitude04:23 Benefit, Beneficiary & Benefactor04:55 Why Gratitude Needs God05:19 Forgiven Much, Loves Much06:05 God's Benefits to You06:39 Renewed Like the Eagles07:32 God Made His Ways Known08:16 Compassion, Grace & Mercy09:01 As Far as East Is From West09:33 A Father's Compassion10:24 He Remembers We Are Dust10:53 Every Breath Is a Gift11:15 Gratitude vs. Entitlement11:28 Bless the Lord