Practice Gratitude (Ultimate Gratitude List 1 - Pastor Mike)

Gratitude lists are everywhere — but does yours actually work? Research says daily gratitude can boost happiness, improve sleep, and decrease depression. Oprah tried it for a decade. Scientists have studied it. And yet most of us can't make the habit stick.That's because we're building our lists on the wrong things.In this message from Ephesians 1, we look at how the apostle Paul — writing from prison, unjustly arrested for years — manages to overflow with joy and thanksgiving. His secret? He wasn't focused on what he could see. He was focused on what he had in Christ.In this message, you'll discover:* Why gratitude is harder than it sounds (and why that's not your fault)* What the Bible's doctrine of predestination actually means — and why it's one of the most comforting truths you'll ever hear* How forgiveness, redemption, and the Holy Spirit change the way you face every single day* A 7-day challenge to build the ultimate gratitude list — one that never runs outWhether you're on top of the world or barely holding it together, Paul's letter to the Ephesians gives you a gratitude list that no circumstance can take away.