We are commanded to be grateful

  • Ephesians 5:20
  • I Thessalonians 5:16-18
  • Matthew 7:21
  • David – I Chronicles 16:7-11
    • Psalm 136 – The writer of this psalm constantly stops to be thankful.
  • Daniel – Daniel 6:10
    • We should be thankful to God whether things are good or bad.

How to overcome ingratitude

  • Prayer can often help us get our attitude right.
  • Don’t take your blessings for granted.
    • Psalms 103:1-5
    • Luke 17:11-19 – Only one of the ten lepers who were cured return to thank Jesus.
    • “Blessed are those who give without remembering and those who can receive without forgetting.” – Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco
  • Don’t focus on your problems and troubles
    • The key is contentment.
      • I Timothy 6:8
      • Hebrews 13:5
      • Philippians 4:10-13 – Paul was in prison when he wrote this! He had learned to be content in all circumstances.
      • Fanny Crosby
        • She was content and even thankful for her blindness!
  • Count your blessings
  • Stop complaining
  • Remember where your blessings come from.
    • I Corinthians 15:10 – Paul knew.
    • Luke 12:16-21 – The rich farmer didn’t.