How to Develop An Attitude of Gratitude

How to Develop An Attitude of Gratitude

Psalm 100

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

2 Worship the Lord with gladness;

    come before him with joyful songs.

3 Know that the Lord is God.

    It is he who made us, and we are his

    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving

    and his courts with praise;

    give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

    his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalm 100

BIG IDEA: Focus on and , not and .

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

2 Worship the Lord with gladness;

    come before him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:1-2

1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!

2 Sing the glory of his name;

    make his praise glorious.

3  Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!

    So great is your power

    that your enemies cringe before you. Psalm 66:1-3

3 Essential Steps for Developing an Attitude of Gratitude

1) the of God!

3 Know that the Lord is God.

    It is he who made us, and we are his

    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3

• God is .

3 Know that the Lord is God.

    It is he who made us, Psalm 100:3a

7 Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7.

10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10.

• God is

3 Know that the Lord is God.

    It is he who made us, and we are his; Psalm 100:3

• God is

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

    for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk

    through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

    for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

    they comfort me. Psalm 23:1-4

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:10-11

2) the of God.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving

    and his courts with praise;

    give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

3) the of God.

5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

    his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5

• God is ! 5 For the Lord is good… Psalm 100:5a

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

    his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

• God is . 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; Psalm 100:5b

18 Who is a God like you,

    who pardons sin and forgives the transgression

    of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever

    but delight to show mercy. Micah 7:18

5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,

    abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

• God is . 5 …his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5c

5 Promises of God in the Old Testament

• God promised to bless Abraham and, through his descendants, the whole world. (Genesis 12:2-3).
• God promised Israel to be their God and make them His people. (Leviticus 26:12-13)
• God promised that if we search for Him we will find Him. (Deuteronomy 4:29).
• God promised that His love will never fail. (1 Chronicles 16:34).
• God promised blessing for all who will delight themselves in His Word. (Psalm 1:1-3)

5 Promises of God in the New Testament

• God promised salvation to all who believe in His Son. (Romans 1:16-17)
• God promised that all things will work out for good for His children. (Romans 8:28)
• God promised comfort in our trials. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
• God promised to finish the work He started in us. (Philippians 1:6)
• God promised to supply our needs. (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19)

5 Promises from Jesus in the Gospels

• Jesus promised rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
• Jesus promised abundant life to those who follow Him. (John 10:10).
• Jesus promised eternal life to those who trust Him. (John 4:14).
• Jesus promised His disciples power from on high. (Acts 1:8).
• Jesus promised that He will return for us. (John 14:2-3).

20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20.