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Expressing Gratitude as a Spiritual Formation Practice Thanksgiving 2010 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.

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1 Expressing Gratitude as a Spiritual Formation Practice Thanksgiving 2010 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess. 5:16-18

2 Expressing Gratitude as a Spiritual Formation Practice 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Gratitude – 1. Acknowledgement of goodness in one’s life 2. Recognition this comes from outside of yourself. (You are recipient of someone’s kindness)

3 Expressing Gratitude as a Spiritual Formation Practice 1 Thess. 5:16-18 ….give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess. 5:16-18

4 WALL OF GRATITUDE One specific way God came to me this year for which I am thankful… (or ways if you have time) Examples: One specific way God has been changing you… Health (emotional/physical/spiritual) People… (family, coworkers, friends, “enemies) Wealth/possessions… (education, country, skills) Spiritual blessings …(retreats, small groups, mentors, etc) Trials, Losses, Setbacks, Disappointments, Delays…

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