Cultivating a
Grateful Heart
Psalm 103
I.
The Discipline of Gratitude
A.
Gratitude is a direct reflection of our
relationship with God.
B.
It does not come naturally.
C.
Forgiven people are grateful people
D.
Gratitude is a discipline in the midst of trial
and prosperity.
II.
3 Stages of Discipline
a.
Toddler Gratitude-baby Christians
i.
Born out of duty, told to do so
b.
Teenage
Gratitude
i.
Being genuinely
thankful for the blessings of the Lord
c.
Adult
gratitude
i.
Joy for simply knowing the Lord regardless of
your circumstances
III.
Application
a.
In Myself-dwelling on the goodness of the Lord
i.
Ways to foster a grateful hear t in my personal
time with the Lord
1.
Journal
2.
Once a week write what your thankful for
3.
365 notecards (one for each day)
a.
Write 3 things you are thankful for that day
4.
Prayer book
ii.
Ways to have a grateful hear in everyday
activities-what stirs your affections for Jesus?
1.
Quiet time and coffee or being around those that
are complainers?
b.
In my
family-retelling the deeds of the Lord
i.
In my marriage
1.
Spend the 1st 30 minutes of a date
night discussing things that you are grateful for
ii.
With your kids
1.
Large frame that contains pictures of things the
Lord has blessed your family with over the years.
