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Under Construction: Living in the House—with Gratitude (Part 6)

Under Construction: Living in the House—with Gratitude (Part 6)

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King Street Community Church

611 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2L1, Canada

Sunday 10:30 AM

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Living in your Dream Home

1. Noticing our Blessings
2. Expressing our Gratitude
3. Benefiting from Giving Thanks

It brings peace.
It aligns us to God’s will.
Gratitude has an impact like that of antidepressants, producing feelings of happiness and contentment.

Gratitude activates the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for risk-assessment, decision-making, emotional regulation, and complex thinking.

Practising gratitude can boost immunity and improve heart health.

Gratitude can assist in reducing stress and anxiety.

Gratitude has been described as ‘social glue’ that helps build strong and lasting relationships.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. In what ways can we cultivate a habit of noticing our blessings as described in Psalm 103:1-5? How might this practice change our perspective on life's challenges?

2. How does the practice of giving thanks relate to experiencing God's peace, as mentioned in Philippians 4:6-7? Can you share a personal experience where gratitude led to a sense of peace?

3. Considering the various benefits of gratitude mentioned in the sermon (impact on mental health, brain function, immunity, etc.), how might intentionally practicing gratitude transform our overall well-being and relationships?

4. In light of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which encourages us to be thankful in all circumstances, how can we maintain an attitude of gratitude even during difficult times? What practical steps can we take to achieve this?=-