HOW CAN I BE THANKFUL DESPITE MY PAIN?

“Job tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshipped God. He said, ‘I was born with nothing, and I’ll die with nothing. The Lord gave, and now he has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised. Inspite of everything that had happened, Job did not sin by blaming God.’”*
Job 1:20-22 TEV

“We are praying that you will be filled with his mighty, glorious strength so that you can keep going no matter what happens - always full of the joy of the Lord.”
Colossians 1:11

MINDSET OF GRATITUDE:
1. Gratitude improves your brain and physical health.
2. Gratitude creates happiness.
3. Gratitude helps you sleep better.
4. Gratitude is the antidote to toxic emotions.
5. Gratitude improves relationships.
6. Gratitude opens the door to people and opportunities.
7. Gratitude is the evidence of maturity.
8. Gratitude pleases God and brings his blessings.

GOD’S TOP 2 LOVE LANGUAGES:

1. SINGING BACK TO HIM DESPITE MY PAIN

“The lord your god is with you and he is your mighty savior. He takes great delight in you calming your fears with his love. And he rejoices over you with singing about you”
Zephaniah 3:17

“Sing out your thanks to him; sing praises to our God”.
Psalm 147:7 LB

“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise”.
Psalm 95:2 TEV

2. GIVING BACK TO HIM IN MY PAIN

“I will offer a sacrificial offering as a special gift to thank you Lord, because you are so good.”
Psalm 54:6 NCV

“Those people who truly honor me are those who bring me offerings to show thanks. And I, God, save those who do that.”
Psalm 50:23 NCV

“Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of all your income, and he will fill your barns and barrels to overflow with more than you store.”
Proverbs 3:9-10

“Bring your tithe to the Lord … the first of all you earn. The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God first in your lives.”
Deuteronomy 14:23 LB