1. “Thankful Heart” -An attitude, a mind set, a perspective that says “God, you have blessed me and no matter what may be going on in my life, I still want to thank you”.

2. --- to take an experience, to consider its impact and effect upon you, to make it publicly known Four Elements of a Thankful Heart I. A Thankful Heart Testifies v. 1 --- “Make a joyful noise” v. 2 --- “Come before His presence with singing” “Testify”

3. Four Elements of a Thankful Heart II. A Thankful Heart Serves v. 2 --- “Serve the Lord with gladness” 1. It is unnatural for humans to be servants 2. It is not unnatural for Christians to be servants

4. --- take time to consider life, to appreciate what was going on, to stop and smell the roses Four Elements of a Thankful Heart III. A Thankful Heart Reflects “Reflect” -Our lives are lived at such a fast pace that we miss out on many of the good things that God has done and is doing for us.

5. Four Elements of a Thankful Heart IV. A Thankful Enjoys the Presence of God -God’s Goodness -God’s Truth v. 5 -God’s Mercy