Culture trains us to react with outrage, fear, and entitlement, but the Kingdom of God trains us to respond with gratitude. In this special Thanksgiving message, "Thank Tank", Pastor Caleb Thomas unpacks the spiritual discipline of thankfulness, reminding us that gratitude is not just good manners, but a spiritual discipline that brings spiritual maturity and emotional strength.

The command is clear: "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). This means giving thanks in the middle of a bad situation, not for it.

Gratitude is a weapon. Learn how Biblical heroes like King David (worshipping immediately after burying his son) and Job (saying, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away") used gratitude to fight against their circumstances. Discover the incredible story of Corrie and Betsy ten Boom, who found that an infestation of fleas in a concentration camp barrack became God's provision and protection, allowing them to lead a Bible study undisturbed.

Key Takeaways:

Gratitude is a choice, not an emotion. You can command a decision, even when you can't command a feeling.

Gratitude is spiritual eyesight. It helps you see the abundance of God's blessing, even when culture tells you you're missing something.

Gratitude denies pain the power it has over you.

You don't get a great life and then become grateful; you become grateful and then you start living a great life.

How to live a life of gratitude:

Think gratefully - renewing your mind with God's activity

Speak gratefully - expressing the truth of God's goodness

Act gratefully - expressing thanks intentionally through actions

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