"Cultivating An Attitude of Gratitude"

The Kingdom Corner with Matt Geib

CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE (12/01/23)

CULTIVATE to prepare land for crops or gardening ,,,that is to plough , dig turn, hoe , or fertilize the soil/ground…in other venues= to develop, foster, or pursue

HOSEA 10: 12 Sow (scatter seed) to yourselves in righteousness (justice) reap (harvest) in mercy(loving kindness & steadfastness) …Break up (to till, furrow, or newly, freshly plough) your fallow ground (untilled, tillable soil/ground)

ATTITUDE….this ‘word’ is not specifically found in the Bible …The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this as follows…a)posture b) a mental position(disposition) c) an emotion toward an act or state d) a readiness to respond e) ‘today’ we may say he/ she has ‘attitude’ meaning they are negative or defiant about something/someone

**NASB20 & AMP….DO USE ATTITUDE in this Verse…

Col. 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;...also PHIL. 2:5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,( most other translations say have this mind)

When speaking of what this word means the Bible speaks of

good will…whole- heartedly..or mind set

GRATITUDE

Hebrews 12:28 28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us ]show gratitude{NASB20}, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;....

{’Let us Be Grateful’~ESV…}

{“Let us have GRATITUDE” (Rotherham)}

GRATITUDE…………..

GREEK>>GRACE {CHARIS}...(The Word KJV uses in He.12:28)

that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech

1. good will, loving-kindness, favour
2. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
3. FROM ROOT –CHAIRO…abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).

The Family or Tribe of ‘GRATITUDE”:-)

There is a ‘family/tribe’ including… Blessing, Thankfulness(Thanksgiving), Rejoicing, Praise, Honor(Reverence),Joy…..also all aspects for Worship/Adoration really

My INTENT in this study is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)

The devils language VS. The Language of Heaven

Ephesians 1:6-14 6 oto the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in pthe Beloved. 7 qIn him we have rredemption sthrough his blood, tthe forgiveness of our trespasses, uaccording to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 vmaking known3 to us the mystery of his will, naccording to his purpose, which he wset forth in Christ 10 as a plan for xthe fullness of time, yto unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

11 In him we have obtained zan inheritance, ahaving been predestined baccording to the purpose of him who works all things according to cthe counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be dto the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard ethe word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, fwere sealed with the gpromised Holy Spirit, 14 who is hthe guarantee4 of our iinheritance until jwe acquire kpossession of it,5 lto the praise of his glory.

In Ephesians 1:6-14, the phrase "To the Praise of His Glory" is a significant and profound expression that conveys the ultimate purpose of God's actions and blessings towards believers. This phrase is part of a longer passage in which the apostle Paul is praising and extolling the spiritual blessings that God has bestowed upon those who believe in Jesus Christ.

Let's break down the meaning of this phrase:

1. "To the Praise": This part of the phrase emphasizes that everything God does, including choosing, predestining, adopting, redeeming, and sealing believers with the Holy Spirit, is done for the purpose of eliciting praise and worship from His creation. It signifies that God's actions are not solely for our benefit but also to bring glory to Himself.
2. "Of His Glory": This portion underscores the idea that the glory belongs to God alone. It signifies His majesty, splendor, and greatness. All the blessings and salvation bestowed upon believers are ultimately a display of God's glory. His glory is the central focus of His actions and the ultimate end goal.

So, when we read "To the Praise of His Glory" in Ephesians 1:6-14, it means that God's plan of choosing, adopting, redeeming, and sealing believers is not just about our individual salvation but is primarily aimed at bringing glory to Himself. Believers, through their transformed lives and testimony, bring praise and honor to God, acknowledging His greatness and splendor in the process.

This concept aligns with your values of faith and love, as it emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's glory and giving Him praise for His gracious work in our lives. It also serves as a reminder of the profound spiritual truths found in the Epistle of Ephesians, which can be a source of inspiration and guidance for your leadership and

My INTENT in this study is to FILL You So FULL of GRATITUDE thats all that consumes your Heart & Mind!!:-)

NEXT session we will dive deeper into the TRIBE/FAMILY of GRATITUDE!