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the key to happiness

I wish I was less happy

1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus

Ephesians 1:16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you remembering you in my prayers

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.

always giving thanks

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

be thankful this is the will of God

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always pray without ceasing give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

give thanks for all circumstances in

1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Rejoice always pray without ceasing give thanks in all circumstances; Do not quench the Spirit. Do not quench… [CLICK] rejoice always

rejoicing being thankful

sin

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 notice & record things they were grateful for notice & record things that irritated them notice & record things that affected them for better or for worse significantly happier less happy & more miserable was the same

Group 1 Group 2 record observations about health & sense of well-being notice & record things they were grateful for the same as it was before Significant change more optimistic outlook slept better overall health improved neuromuscular disease symptoms lessened level of irritation & anxiety was less

21days

21 / days of gratitude OCC | orillia community church

/ 21 days of gratitude OCC | orillia community church Notice things that you’re grateful for and start writing them down OCC | orillia community church

people who cultivate a grateful attitude… less depression more happiness better self-esteem less stress less sickness better sleep more empathy and less anger better & more relationships

this really is the key to happiness

Philippians 4

don’t be content

Genesis 3

don’t be content BAM the first commercial – don’t be content

Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream. Malcolm Muggeridge

take nothing for granted

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above coming down from the father of the heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows.

It’s a minor correction… happier

21 / days of gratitude 2 quick things… OCC | orillia community church

choose to do what God says

don’t just think it write it or say it