Imagine driving through life with no gratitude, constantly missing the beauty and joy right in front of you. We’ve all encountered people like that – perhaps we’ve even been that person.
In this episode of As In Heaven, the hosts explore the kingdom principle of thanksgiving, discussing how thankfulness is not just a ritual but a transformative heart posture that changes how we experience life, relationships, and God.
How can practicing gratitude shift our spiritual lives, health, and mindset, even when circumstances are difficult? How can we cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, especially in the midst of life’s challenges, and why is it vital to the kingdom of God? Let’s find out!
Chapter Markers:
- 00:00 – Introduction: Setting the tone – how gratitude shapes the kingdom life.
- 02:14 – Personal Gratitude Stories: Hosts share what they’re thankful for.
- 03:47 – Scripture Focus: Reading Psalm 100 and its message of thanksgiving.
- 06:13 – The Science of Gratitude: How thankfulness impacts our physiology.
- 10:20 – Gratitude in Every Season: Practical ways to practice thanksgiving.
- 19:43 – Hearing God’s Voice: The role of gratitude in listening to the Shepherd.
- 25:14 – The Power of Gratitude: Why thanksgiving is vital for spiritual health.
- 33:09 – Community and Gratitude: How others remind us to give thanks.
- 41:00 – Thankfulness and Humility: How gratitude guards us against entitlement and comparison.
- 46:09 – Closing Prayer: Asking for the grace to be continually thankful.