Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian, said…

“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”

What do you think he meant when saying this?

· Has anyone ever dealt with a really ungrateful person? How did it make you feel, and what did you do?

· Are you a Glass half empty person or half full? Why?

What are some ways that help us to be more grateful?

· What are some things that hinder us from having an attitude of gratitude?

· Do you find yourself focusing more on what you don’t have than what you do? What are some other practical ways to overcome this?

According to Psalms 136, what are a few things we can be grateful for?

According to Hebrews 8, what has Christ done for us?

· Close in prayer and ask God to help in this area.