Great, short post by Pete Wilson. I love this quote,
You can’t be grateful for something that you feel entitled to … the reality is that gratitude begins when your sense of entitlement ends.
He spoke at a conference “The Ultimate Roadtrip” by Crosspoint.tv on this topic of “Gratitude” in summer 2015, and here is the full video (his talk is from 18:42-48:56).
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Pete Wilson – Open eyes on your journey
Main points:
- Gratitude arises from the ongoing perception that all of life is GRACE.
- In my walk with Jesus, am I becoming a more grateful person, or am I becoming more and more of a grumbler? (Col 3.17)
- Gratitude is the result of 1,000 CHOICES.
- Gratitude is silenced by ASSUMPTIONS. (Lk 6.45) – be actively grateful, show gratitude with words and actions, never invisible, never silent
- 5-for-Five challenge – 5 things you are thankful for during the next 5 days (#5for5cp)
- Gratitude begins where your sense of ENTITLEMENT ends. (Phil 4.11-13)
- What some people perceive as a right, other people see as a GIFT. (Lk 17.11-19)
Check out the video sermon if you have a chance. For those who prefer reading, he has published his thoughts in “Let Hope In – 4 choices that will change your life“.
Read the full article here.
