High Pointe Church

"Being Grateful" Luke 17:11-19 Message Notes · Gratitude: Grateful People… o Are born…again (Ephesians 5:18, 20) § The Holy Spirit is the difference between religious gratitude and the gratitude Jesus commends. § Grateful people are grateful for all things. o Understand the depth of God’s grace § Easy to overestimate my effort and underestimate God’s grace. § It’s hard to be grateful when I’m relying on myself. o Train to be grateful (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) § Regularly remember the good § Read, reflect and apply the Bible § Express thanks from my heart (Colossians 2:6-7) § Worship God (Psalm 100:4)   · Benefits of Gratitude o Guards my soul o Protects against complaining (Philippians 2:14) · This Week’s Activate Faith: SACRIFICE o Spend 15 minutes slowly thanking God for five things (what and why) o Fast from complaining (“penalize” myself for each complaint…have fun) o Today: Celebrate Mothers!!