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Aug 16, 2021 A reflective look at gratitude drawn from Lou Smedes’ memoir and Scripture. Short readings explore gratitude as a primary posture toward God and life. Lessons include teaching thankfulness to children, savoring small and large gifts, and finding gratitude even amid hardship. A guided pause invites listeners to practice giving thanks.
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Gratitude As Our Default Posture
- Gratitude is the posture God created us to live in, connecting us to God's goodness in every moment.
- John Ortberg cites Lewis B. Smedes: seeing gifts as given by a person lets us savor creation, ideas, and relationships now.
Gratitude Connects Happiness And Moral Character
- Grateful people tend to be happy and moral, says Smedes, linking gratitude to personal flourishing.
- Ortberg emphasizes that recognizing creation's goodness fosters savoring, connection to God, and a desire to share with others.
Redeem Time By Thanking God In The Moment
- Redeem the time by bringing love and gratitude to whatever you are doing in the present moment.
- John Ortberg instructs listeners to notice present gifts (technology, wisdom, relationships) and thank God for them right now.
