The Opposite of Gratitude - “It is the All About Me” Attitude

“If not to God, you will surrender to the opinions or expectations of others, to money, to resentment, to fear, or to your own pride, lusts, or ego. You were designed to worship God and if you fail to worship Him, you will create other things (idols) to give your life to. You are free to choose, what you surrender to but you are not free from the consequence of that choice.” ― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

We Need a Gratitude Adjustment Toward God

It is a changed Mind! We have to be Intentional!

Why aren’t We More Grateful toward God?

1. We struggle with selfishness.

2. We become overwhelmed with our circumstances.

3. We are constantly distracted.

Four Benefits to adjusting your Gratitude toward God.

1. It gets our eyes off of ourselves, and helps us to focus on God.

Psalms 103:1-5

1 Let all that I am praise the Lord;    with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.2 Let all that I am praise the Lord;    may I never forget the good things he does for me.3 He forgives all my sins    and heals all my diseases.4 He redeems me from death    and crowns me with love and tender mercies.5 He fills my life with good things.    My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!

2. It reminds us we are not in Control.

Proverbs 19:21

You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

Proverbs 16:9

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

3. It helps us recognize we have so much to be thankful for.

James 1:17

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

4. It teaches our heart that complaining is not useful or needed.

Philippians 2:13-14

13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.14 Do everything without complaining and arguing