THANKS-LIVING! “Thanksgiving…a Life Style”

II Tim. 3:1-5 (NKJ) But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self- control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self- control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

Don’t be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat- dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They’ll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they’re animals. Stay clear of these people. Don’t be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat- dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They’ll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they’re animals. Stay clear of these people.

Eph. 5:8, (3-commands) Therefore…”wake up” Therefore…”wake up” Walk wisely (carefully) Walk wisely (carefully) Redeem the time Redeem the time Don’t be foolish (stupid) Don’t be foolish (stupid) Understand will of God Understand will of God

How to redeem the time: Be filled with HS Be filled with HS Speak (be prophetic) Speak (be prophetic) Sing in your heart to Lord Sing in your heart to Lord Give thanks always to God Give thanks always to God Submit (honor) one another Submit (honor) one another

Consequences/ungratefulness Affects attitude (health) Affects attitude (health) You become Judgmental You become Judgmental Become selfish Become selfish Self-sufficient (don’t need) Self-sufficient (don’t need) Underachieve (miss destiny) Underachieve (miss destiny) End up alone ! End up alone !

His Word: Heb. 4:12 Col. 2:6,7..”abounding in your salvation with thanksgiving” Col. 2:6,7..”abounding in your salvation with thanksgiving” Phil. 4:4-7..”Peace of God” Phil. 4:4-7..”Peace of God” Psa. 27:6; 3:3,4..”Glory and lifter of my head” Psa. 27:6; 3:3,4..”Glory and lifter of my head” Psa ”Bless the Lord” Psa ”Bless the Lord” Forgives, heals, delivers, etc. Forgives, heals, delivers, etc.

Psa. 3:3 Psa. 3:3 Thou O Lord are a shield about me You’re my glory, You’re the lifter of my head Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah You’re the lifter of my head

BLESS THE LORD O MY SOUL Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me bless His Holy Name (repeat). For He hath done great things, for He hath done great things, for He hath done great things, bless His Holy Name! Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me bless His Holy Name (repeat). For He hath done great things, for He hath done great things, for He hath done great things, bless His Holy Name!

Phil. 4:8,9:Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Phil. 4:8,9:Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.