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The 2 Secrets of Gratitude - Part 1 | November 19, 2023

Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

Benefits of Gratitude (UCLA Health):

  • Reduce depression

  • Lessen anxiety

  • Support heart health

  • Relieve stress

  • Improve sleep

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.    -Psalm 118:1

Secret #1: It’s What You COUNT

10 When the builders completed the foundation of the Lord’s Temple, the priests put on their robes and took their places to blow their trumpets. And the Levites, descendants of Asaph, clashed their cymbals to praise the Lord, just as King David had prescribed. 11 With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord: “He is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!” Then all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s Temple had been laid.    

-Ezra 3:10-11

Don’t focus on the GAP 

Instead, focus on the GAIN

Tips for Practicing Gratitude:

  • Write it down

  • Hit pause

  • Redirect your thoughts

  • Share your gratitude

Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.    -Psalm 103:1

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.    -1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!    -2 Corinthians 9:15

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