Gratitude
Gratitude : 1 Thes: 5:16-19
" Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit."
Real Gratitude is about shifting your entire mindset. It is not just about being thankful for things when they are good or line up with what we want to happen. It is about Repenting (change the way you think) re-training your mind to appreciate what you have instead of focusing on what is missing. Lack vs. Abundance.
Lack = Expecting the outcome to only be my way.
Abundant Thinking = Creates a whole new focus, in your being.
New opportunities & Invitations from the Lord to upgrade your relationship with him and the Holy Spirit. Hope, "the confident expectation of what God is about to do" arises and your Faith grows stronger.
Romans 8:28 "All Things"
The Promise of God: "all things work together for Good, to those who love God......"
Bill Johnson said , "that if I truly believe the promise of God that all things work together for my good, then Joy is the only logical response to the issues we face" Joy comes before the outcome.
How much do I believe in his promises? How much do I trust Him? What does the Father need to be for me now that he hasn't been for me before?
Exploring those questions, leads us to pursue a closer relationship with the Lord, and a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit.
True Gratitude creates an environment of Trust, Peace and Joy. I am not focused on the outcome, but rather I'm focused on my connection with God the Father, and his love for me.
4 tips on how to re-frame your thinking:
1. Focus on the Positive: His Provisions for you.
2. Pray: Start your prayers with thankfulness, all the blessings you currently have.
3. Remember God's Grace: His empowering Presence over you.
4. Make a conscious effort to be grateful in "All Things", before the outcome, Declare His Goodness.
Much Grace and Blessings
Pastor: Larry LaFata
" Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit."
Real Gratitude is about shifting your entire mindset. It is not just about being thankful for things when they are good or line up with what we want to happen. It is about Repenting (change the way you think) re-training your mind to appreciate what you have instead of focusing on what is missing. Lack vs. Abundance.
Lack = Expecting the outcome to only be my way.
Abundant Thinking = Creates a whole new focus, in your being.
New opportunities & Invitations from the Lord to upgrade your relationship with him and the Holy Spirit. Hope, "the confident expectation of what God is about to do" arises and your Faith grows stronger.
Romans 8:28 "All Things"
The Promise of God: "all things work together for Good, to those who love God......"
Bill Johnson said , "that if I truly believe the promise of God that all things work together for my good, then Joy is the only logical response to the issues we face" Joy comes before the outcome.
How much do I believe in his promises? How much do I trust Him? What does the Father need to be for me now that he hasn't been for me before?
Exploring those questions, leads us to pursue a closer relationship with the Lord, and a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit.
True Gratitude creates an environment of Trust, Peace and Joy. I am not focused on the outcome, but rather I'm focused on my connection with God the Father, and his love for me.
4 tips on how to re-frame your thinking:
1. Focus on the Positive: His Provisions for you.
2. Pray: Start your prayers with thankfulness, all the blessings you currently have.
3. Remember God's Grace: His empowering Presence over you.
4. Make a conscious effort to be grateful in "All Things", before the outcome, Declare His Goodness.
Much Grace and Blessings
Pastor: Larry LaFata
Gratitude
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