- Read 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. What is your initial reaction to this text and/or to the sermon?
- The sermon argued that this is not about being grateful and ignoring all the hard stuff, but, instead, acknowledging all the hard stuff and finding gratitude anyway. How do you see the difference between these two ways of thinking?
- The sermon also argues that gratitude is more than just a feeling - it's a practice. It's something we can actively take part in. What does that look like in your life? How can you build more gratitude into your daily or weekly rhythm?
- What are you experiencing gratitude for in this moment?
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