What if Every Day Felt Like Thanksgiving?
In this message, Pastor Chris steps into a conversation that’s close to everyone’s heart: living with gratitude every single day. Imagine not just saving our thanks for Thanksgiving, but weaving it into the fabric of our daily lives. In this message, we explore how true thankfulness goes beyond our circumstances, shining through even when things get tough. The wisdom of the Bible shows us how a grateful heart can positively transform our perspective, strengthen our peace of mind, and enhance our overall well-being. Recognizing the blessings in the everyday, the small moments that often go unnoticed. Listen in as we learn how to make every day an opportunity to express and live in gratitude.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- How do you personally handle situations when it feels like your life is unraveling? Are there specific strategies you use that align with the sermon’s message?
- The message mentions accepting the things that cannot be changed. Can you share an example from your life where accepting a difficult situation brought you peace?
- Fear can be a paralyzing emotion. What are some practical steps you can take to overcome fear in challenging times, as suggested in the sermon?
- Jeremiah’s cry to God was to “restore us.” Have you ever experienced a season of restoration in your life? What did that look like for you?
- The message emphasized the concept of being “born again” in a spiritual sense. How has your faith journey transformed you, and what areas of your life have experienced restoration through faith?
- Pastor Chris mentioned the importance of aligning your thinking with God’s thinking. How can you actively work on changing your thinking to be more aligned with God’s will?
- How can we practically implement the principle of self-examination and repentance in our lives, as suggested in the sermon, to bring about positive change?
- Pastor Chris talked about calling out to God and asking for relief from our fears. Can you share a personal experience when prayer helped alleviate your fears and brought you peace?
