#2 Think Thanks
Part of Raising Resilient Kids (And Adults) Series
September 17, 2022

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.


Ephesians 5:20 (NIV) Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.


John 6:11-12 (NIV) Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”

1. You’re for the .


2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.


Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

2. The mouth what the mind .

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3. Gratitude takes .

STOP:

• Unrealistic expectations.

• Unfair and untrue comparisons.

• Unneeded competition.

START:

• Intentional remembering.


Psalm 23:1-6 (NIV) The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

• Intentional reframing.


Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

• Intentional rejoicing.


Hebrews 13:15 (NLT) Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.

• Intentional repeating.


Philippians 4:4 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!




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