SERMON NOTES:
Am I a thankful person? Do I need to be?
Eucharisteo (giving thanks) is the way of living with the living God
because within Eucharisteo is charis (grace)
and within charis is chara (joy)!
1 Thessalonians 5 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Eucharisteo as a way of life has enemies. (That is why it is hard and takes effort.)
Genesis 3 5 “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it.
Satan is the ultimate ingrate …. and our “sinful nature” selves naturally follow his lead.
Eucharisteo powerfully strengthens our “in Christ” selves and weakens our “sinful nature” selves.
Eucharisteo takes time, intentionality, rhythm, practice, tools, encouragement, … and the result is JOY!
Psalm 116 12 What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the Lord…17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord.
Study Guide
Solitude, Scripture & Prayer
Find a quiet place and 15 minutes.
Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… … …”Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word!”
Scripture – Read slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there!
Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart.
Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God
The readings this week:
Monday – Psalm 116
Tuesday – Psalm 69:29-36
Wednesday – Romans 12:1-2
Thursday – 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
Friday – Romans 1:20-22
Saturday – Psalm 136
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