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Thankfulness

November 17th, 2011

Colossians 1:3,10-12, 2:6-7, 3:15, 17, 4:2 - In one letter we are instructed SEVEN times to be thankful people. Pretty important

Philippians 4:10-13 ~ Paul certainly had mastered this quality.

• Paul learned thankfulness no matter what your circumstances
• Without doubt the most valuable secret in life.
• How can we learn to be thankful?

THREE HELPFUL KEYS:

1. Think your past.

 Ephesians 2:1-10 ~ Remember how you used to live.

•   - Remember that you were an object of wrath and on the path to hell.
•   - Think how fortunate you are to be in God's grace and on the road to heaven.
•   - Were would you be today without

2. Check your heart and trust in the present

 Serve with a greatful heart.
 Matthew 6:1-4 ~ Remember it is more blessed to give than receive.

• Learn to enjoy serving God and His people.
• Don't look for recognition.
• Old life hide sin, new life hide good

 Trust God in everything.
 Romans 8:28 ~ God works out EVERYTHING for the good of those who love him.
 - Do you believe this ?

3. Think of the future.

 Philippians 4:2-8 ~ You name is written in the book of life.

• Do not be anxious about anything - the Lord is near.
• Constantly think about GOOD, NOBLE, HONOURABLE and PURE things. (Don't allow the devil to pollute your mind with negative things).
• Rejoice in the Lord always.