"Now thank we all our God,

With hearts and hands and voices,

Who wondrous things hath done,

In Whom this world rejoices,

Who from our mother’s arms,

Hath blessed us on our way

With countless gifts of love

And still is ours today."

- "Now We Thank All Our God," Hymn

Exodus 15:1-2

Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying, “I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. 2 The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Red Sea Rule #10 - We must maintain a perspective of praise and a heart of gratitude.

Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

How do we maintain a perspective of praise and a heart of gratitude?

We must not compare.

We must not forget.

We must be present.

We must be intentional.

Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Jesus expects our praise and gratitude.

Entitlement is a trap.

It is impossible to be grateful for something that you believe you deserve.

Busyness will keep you from praise and gratitude.