We all want to be more grateful, but it's often difficult. Yet when we recognize that everything we have is a gift from God, we can't help but feel grateful. And as we develop a rhythm of thanking God, gratitude fills us with joy and changes the way we experience the world.
Is it possible to give thanks, even when things around us seem difficult? The author of Psalm 136 says, "Yes." Because of God's character, creation, community, and care for daily needs, we can be people who continually pray this simple: "Thanks."
“Help” is a complete sentence and perhaps the most concise and effective prayer in the world. The great preacher Charles Spurgeon said, “Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom.” A new life starts with surrender when we say, “Here, God. I can’t, but you can. Help."
With so much to do, life can easily feel overwhelming. King Solomon, in the Old Testament, also felt overwhelmed, which led him to ask God for help. We, too, can ask God for help when we pray that short, one-word prayer: "Help."
It's easy to hold on to what we have in order to feel secure. But God is the source of all our gifts, and when we are generous with those gifts, God uses our generosity to change our hearts and the world.
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Recent Sermons
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ThanksRev. Brandon Blacksten, November 10, 2019
Bible Text: Psalm 136:1-3 -
ThanksRev. John Vick, November 8, 2019
Bible Text: Psalm 136:1-3 -
Help!Dr. Mark Foster, November 3, 2019
Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 1:7 -
HelpRev. John Vick, November 1, 2019
Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 1:7-10 -
Talented PeopleDr. Mark Foster, October 27, 2019
Bible Text: Matthew 25:14-19