Gratitude
Every quarter, our church has a specific focus on a spiritual discipline to help us know and show Jesus at a deeper level. Currently, we are focusing on gratitude.
On this page you will find resources on what gratitude is, resources for your family, books to read, and podcast recommendations.
To start, if you haven't already listened to our sermon on Gratitude, listen here for an in-depth look at what gratitude is, and why it is important.
Definition
"Joy is a function of gratitude, and gratitude is a function of perspective."
“Eucharisteo—it comes right out of the Gospel of Luke: ‘And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them … ‘ - Luke 22:19. In the original language, “he gave thanks” reads “eucharisteo.”
"The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning “grace.” Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be gift and gave thanks. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also holds its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning “joy.” Charis. Grace. Eucharisteo. Thanksgiving. Chara. Joy.”
- Ann Voskamp
Resources
Books:
"One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp
"The Practice of Praise" by Charles Hadon Spurgeon
Spotify Playlist:
This is a playlist tailored to the topic of gratitude. If you are not a Spotify user you can still view the playlist and create your own on whatever platform you listen to music.
Wellness Check-in:
This is the daily check-in and gratitude sheet you can download, print, and fill out each morning to practice writing down gratitude.
Questions?
Wrestling with understanding, and want to seek help from a Pastor? Email us and we'll get you in contact.
