Blessed: The Principles of Thankfulness, pt. 4 - Joy and Prayer

Passage: 1 Cor 4:7, Ephesians 5:4, Psalm 118 and 136Thankfulness results in joy, and joy in a relationship. Prayer is the means of our relationship with God; the two are not exclusive. Every prayer should contain thanksgiving.Key Takeaways:Happiness is temporary and often triggered by external factors; joy is deeper, more enduring, and connected to purpose and relationships.Everything you have comes from God and is a gift.Joy and prayer go together—always be joyful and never stop praying.When we talk to God regularly with thanksgiving, we develop an attitude of gratitude.Thanksgiving isn't a one-and-done; it should be every day.When you live with an attitude of gratitude, you experience joy—and with joy you can deal with any circumstance.If God has made your cup sweet, drink it in grace; if He has made your cup bitter, drink it in communion with Him.