The Bible teaches that thankfulness, rather than complaining, is God's will for everyone. In this message, we look at a story of a prostitute forgiven by Jesus. Her thankful heart serves as an example for us. Thankfulness is a doorway into joy and a key to overcoming the blues no matter what your circumstances are.
Developing a Thankful Heart
Overcoming the Blues – Part 1
Life Church St. Louis – November 20, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Philippians 4:4 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1. Recognize God’s greatest ____________ to you
A.Realize your _________ are great
Luke 7:41-42 (NIV) "Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"
B. Understand you have been forgiven _________
Luke 7:47 (NIV) Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little."
2. Give back to God in __________
A. Give God a heart of __________________
Luke 7:44 (NIV) Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
B. Give God an offering of __________
Luke 7:45 (NIV) You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet.
C. Give God a gift of ______________
Luke 7:46 (NIV) You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.
3. ____________ in God
A. Rejoice in God’s _____________
Luke 7:50 (NIV) Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; …”
Luke 1:47 (NIV) and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
B. Receive God’s ___________
Luke 7:50b (NIV) “… go in peace."
Romans 8:32 (NIV) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?