What makes a grateful life?

Three gifts God gives every person, everyday:

1. Everyday God extends mercy (8:20-22)

2. Everyday God supports life (9:1-7)

3. Everyday God keeps His Word (9:8-17)

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. How do you see entitlement shaping people in our world? How do you see it shaping you?

2. Who is someone you know who is shaped by gratitude? What affect do they have on others and on you?

3. Read Psalm 145:8-9. Share where you have received God’s graciousness and mercy in everyday things this week?

4. Read Matthew 5:44-45. What effect should God’s common grace toward all people have upon us as people who reflect Him? What do you think ‘loving your enemy’ might mean for you this week?

5. Babies are a blessing, but they can also bring a lot of hardship. What are some practical ways the church can support the blessing of children?

6. Good laws are grounded in God’s justice. Read Genesis 9:5-6 - what principles for good laws do you see in this command? Where do you see good laws restraining evil today?

7. God gave us the sign of a rainbow to visibly remind us His Word is trustworthy. What other signs confirm God’s faithfulness to you?