In this episode of Upwards, we explore what it means to truly be thankful—and how thankfulness goes far beyond the words we say at the table. Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:15 that thankfulness is not just an action, but a posture of the heart.

Together, we’ll examine how thankfulness differs from entitlement, and how these heart postures shape everything we do—our relationships, our service, and our response to God’s grace. Through stories like the Parable of the Prodigal Sonand the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, we see that gratitude grows out of recognizing God’s unmerited favor and the depth of His mercy in Christ.

As we grasp the grace we’ve received, our lives begin to reflect thankfulness in love, forgiveness, and sacrificial living—showing the world what it looks like to live upward, focused on Jesus.

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