Grati-Osity – Part 1

The Joy Equation:

• Gratitude + Generosity = Abundant Joy!

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1 Thess 5:16-18

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

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The Joy Equation:

Gratitude + Generosity = Abundant Joy!

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3 Grati-Osity principles:

1. God’s abundant goodness should lead us to abundant gratitude.
2. We can’t take it with us, but we can send it ahead.
3. Abundant joy is found in gratitude and generosity.

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Gratitude – a thankful appreciation for what we have received, recognizing the source of our blessings, and seeking to bless others.

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“Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives…and the source of that goodness…In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.” Harvard Health Publishing

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3 Grati-Osity principles:

1. God’s abundant goodness should lead us to abundant gratitude.

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God is the greatest and most generous giver in the universe.

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James 1:16-17

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Deut 6:10-12

¹⁰ When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, ¹¹ houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied, ¹² be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

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God is the and most giver in the universe.

God has us His creation.

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Ps 104:14

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Ps 104:15

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Ps 104:16-17

¹⁶ The trees of the Lord are well watered…
¹⁷ There the birds make their nests…

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Ps. 104:19-20

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Ps 104:21

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Ps 104:22-24

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God is the greatest and most generous giver in the universe.

God has given us His creation.

God has given us life.

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Gen 2:7

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Ps. 139:13-14

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God is the greatest and most generous giver in the universe.

God has given us His creation.

God has given us .

God has given us .

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Gen 2:24 (NKJV)

²⁴ Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

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Ps. 127:3-5

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God is the greatest and most generous giver in the universe.

God has given us His creation.

God has given us life.

God has given us relationships

God has given us .

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John 3:16

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Rom 8:32

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God is the greatest and most generous giver in the universe.

God has given us His creation.

God has given us life.

God has given us relationships

God has given us Jesus.

God has given us .

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James 1:16-17

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Col 3:15-17

…be thankful… singing to God with gratitude in your hearts…giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Practical ideas:

1. Daily/Weekly Gratitude Writing

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1 Thess 5:16-17

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Practical ideas:

1. Daily/Weekly Gratitude Writing
2. Reframe circumstances

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Practical ideas:

1. Daily/Weekly Gratitude Writing
2. Reframe circumstances
3. Scroll your pics

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The Joy Equation:

+ =

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(For Communion)

Matthew 26:26-29

²⁶ While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had , he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

²⁷ Then he took a cup, and when he had , he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. ²⁸ This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ²⁹ I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

Personal Notes: