StonePoint Church
Thanks and Giving- A Heart of Gratitude
Locations & Times
StonePoint Church Cumming Georgia
3560 Browns Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30028, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
The truth is, life can feel overwhelming. We’re busy, distracted, or weighed down by challenges. Gratitude gets crowded out by grumbling, and we often lose sight of God’s daily blessings.
Gratitude Overcomes Worry
Practical Steps to Gratitude:
1. Pause and pray. When worry strikes, stop and thank God for three things He’s already done in your life.
2. Journal your blessings. Writing down daily gratitude rewires your brain to focus on God’s faithfulness.
3 .Turn worry into worship. Sing a hymn, play worship music, or quote Scripture that declares God’s promises.
1. Pause and pray. When worry strikes, stop and thank God for three things He’s already done in your life.
2. Journal your blessings. Writing down daily gratitude rewires your brain to focus on God’s faithfulness.
3 .Turn worry into worship. Sing a hymn, play worship music, or quote Scripture that declares God’s promises.
Gratitude doesn’t magically erase our problems, but it reminds us that God is bigger than our worries.
Gratitude Strengthens Faith
Gratitude Strengthens Faith
Why Gratitude Strengthens Faith:
1. It reminds us of God’s character. Every time we thank God, we’re declaring, “You are good. You are faithful. You provide.” Gratitude turns our thoughts from doubt to trust.
2. It reframes our perspective. Instead of magnifying our problems, we magnify the God who is bigger than our challenges.
3. It shifts our prayers. Gratitude-filled prayers aren’t just about asking—they’re about praising. This deepens our relationship with God.
1. It reminds us of God’s character. Every time we thank God, we’re declaring, “You are good. You are faithful. You provide.” Gratitude turns our thoughts from doubt to trust.
2. It reframes our perspective. Instead of magnifying our problems, we magnify the God who is bigger than our challenges.
3. It shifts our prayers. Gratitude-filled prayers aren’t just about asking—they’re about praising. This deepens our relationship with God.
Practical Steps to Strengthen Faith with Gratitude:
1 .Set a "Faith Jar": Write down answered prayers and blessings, big or small. Open the jar during tough times to remind yourself of God’s faithfulness.
2 Make thankfulness a habit: Start and end your day by thanking God for at least three things.
3. Share your testimony: Recalling how God has worked in your life not only strengthens your faith but encourages others.
Gratitude Reflects Christ
1 .Set a "Faith Jar": Write down answered prayers and blessings, big or small. Open the jar during tough times to remind yourself of God’s faithfulness.
2 Make thankfulness a habit: Start and end your day by thanking God for at least three things.
3. Share your testimony: Recalling how God has worked in your life not only strengthens your faith but encourages others.
Gratitude Reflects Christ
How Gratitude Reflects Christ:
1 It demonstrates humility.
2 It shines light in a dark world.
3. It creates community.
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Practical Steps to Reflect Christ Through Gratitude:
1. Be vocal about your thanks. Thank God in your prayers, but also thank others for their kindness—it’s a witness to His love.
2. Make gratitude contagious. Share your blessings with friends or family to encourage them to reflect on their own.
3. Turn blessings into action. Serve others as a way of showing your gratitude for God’s goodness.
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Having a heart of gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring hardships. It means trusting that God is working for our good, even in the hard times. A heart of Gratitude turns worry into worship and draws us closer to God. It reminds us of His faithfulness, grows our faith, and reveals the love of Christ to those around us
1 It demonstrates humility.
2 It shines light in a dark world.
3. It creates community.
Slide
Practical Steps to Reflect Christ Through Gratitude:
1. Be vocal about your thanks. Thank God in your prayers, but also thank others for their kindness—it’s a witness to His love.
2. Make gratitude contagious. Share your blessings with friends or family to encourage them to reflect on their own.
3. Turn blessings into action. Serve others as a way of showing your gratitude for God’s goodness.
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Having a heart of gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring hardships. It means trusting that God is working for our good, even in the hard times. A heart of Gratitude turns worry into worship and draws us closer to God. It reminds us of His faithfulness, grows our faith, and reveals the love of Christ to those around us