How grateful are you?
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The Bible says a lot about gratefulness. Answer these six questions to rank how grateful you are:
1. Do you say, "thank you" less than once a day or two to three times a day?
2. Do you often spend time wishing/dreaming that things would be different or do you often thank God even in difficult circumstances?
3. Do you often find fault with others or do you express a resilient, forgiving spirit and grace-filled spirit?
4. Are most of the words that come out of your mouth critical/negative or positive/affirming?
5. Do you have a demanding spirit, more often looking to others to meet your needs, or do you look for ways to meet other's needs?
6. Do you blame others for your problems or do you easily take ownership of your problems?
The Psalmist often speaks about a thankful heart. We as leaders must do our best to model an attitude of gratitudefor those we serve.
Psalm 69:30, "I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving."
Psalm 95:2, "Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms."
Psalm 100:4, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
 | Charles Stone coaches and equips pastors and teams to effectively navigate the unique challenges ministry brings. By blending biblical principles with cutting-edge brain-based practices he helps them enhance their leadership abilities, elevate their preaching/ teaching skills, and prioritize self-care. A pastor for over 42 years, he has served as a lead pastor, associate pastor, and church planter. He published seven books, and over 300 of his articles have appeared on various Christian leadership websites. He holds four earned academic degrees, including a D.Min. and a Ph.D. Learn More » |
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