Lecture Notes: The Attitude of Gratitude

Key Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

• Be Joyful
• Never Stop Praying
• Be Thankful in All Circumstances

Pamagat: The Attitude of Gratitude

• Ang susi sa kaligayahan at satisfying na buhay.
• Ayon sa mga doktor at siyentipiko, nakaka-improve ng relationships.
• May health benefits: better sleep, more energy.
• Affects both physical and spiritual well-being.

Tatlong Bagay na Ipinag-uutos ni Apostle Paul

1. Maging Maligaya
2. Huwag Hihinto sa Pananalangin
3. Maging Mapagpasalamat

Ungratefulness and Negativity

• Maraming tao ang negatibo dahil sa media at balita.
• Ang gratitude ay nakakabago ng focus mula sa negatibo patungo sa positibo.
• Familiarity can steal gratitude.

Importance of Gratitude

• Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you."
• A constant mindset of thankfulness.
• Can make a poor man rich and the ungrateful rich man miserable.

Biblical Story: The Ten Lepers

• Luke 17:11-19
• Ten lepers healed by Jesus; only one returned to thank Him.
• Gratitude leads to additional blessing (wholeness).

How to Develop a Thankful Life

1. Open Your Eyes

   • Notice the blessings around you.
   • Gratitude shifts focus from problems to solutions.

2. Open Your Mouth

   • Express thankfulness verbally.
   • Gratitude should be expressed, not assumed.

3. Bend Your Knees

   • Worship and humility in gratitude.
   • Acknowledge God’s role in your life.

Additional Insights

• Be thankful to God and those He uses.
• Entitlement and comparison hinder gratitude.
• Encourage gratitude in all circumstances.

Conclusion

• Gratitude positions you for more blessings.
• Live a life filled with thankfulness to God and others.