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Ask the Lord to help you be grateful each day. Psalm 116. On the good gifts of God. The grateful heart.

The gratitude expressed in Psalm 116 provides insight for worshipping and thanking God.  How does one express gratitude?  Study this special guide to gratefulness.

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1.	How is gratefulness first expressed in the Psalm 116? (vs. 1a)
2.	Read Psalm 116: 1-6 and discover the reasons for this grateful attitude toward God.
	a) vs. 1b-2a:
	b) vs. 3-6
3.	Remove the lid from the heart of the psalmist and discover the ingredients of his grateful heart. List the “gifts” from the Lord for which he is grateful.
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	b) vs. 6:
	c) vs. 7:
	d) vs. 8a:
	e) vs. 8b:
	f) vs. 8c:
4.	Capture the responsive expressions, which flow from a grateful heart.
	a) vs. 12:
	b) vs.13a:
	c) vs. 13b:
	d) vs. 14:
	e) vs. 16:
	f) vs.17a:
	g) vs.19c:
5.	Meditate upon your own attitude toward God and list some of the things for which you are grateful. (Thought question - answer optional)
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Memory Verse:
1 Thessalonians 5:18

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (KJV)

Definition:

The outward expression of sincere thankfulness, which flows from a heart that appreciates every blessing the Lord has showered down upon them.

Gratefulness is an attitude of the mind and a condition of the heart. Grateful people are happy, joyful, and see the positive side to difficult situations.  Everywhere they look and everyone they meet provides a vibrant new experience.

To be ungrateful is a life-shriveling attitude.  It causes a person to take trips without enjoying the scenery, or to eat a meal without savoring all the delicious flavors. Studies have shown ungrateful people also have more health issues.

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Thankful

Pray: Lord, I am so grateful for all the many kindnesses you have shown me over the years. Forgive me for taking You for granted.

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